ZIP 79024 (Darrouzett, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79024: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lipscomb County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 31 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lipscomb County compares with Texas
Lipscomb County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lipscomb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lipscomb County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 3.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 6.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 70% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 30.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lipscomb County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lipscomb County: 10.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 31 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lipscomb County since 2015: 11 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 134 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 16.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 36.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
10.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79024 since 2015: SR-15 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79024 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lipscomb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lipscomb County) |
|---|---|
| Locust Grove Rd | 2 |
| Cr 3 Rd | 1 |
| E 14300 Sh15 Hwy | 1 |
| E 16000 Us Hwy 60 Hwy | 1 |
| Industrial Ave | 1 |
| Old Darrouzett Hwy | 1 |
| Private Road | 1 |
| S 13000 State Highway Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 79024 at a glance
| Population | 349 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,250 |
| Median home value | $100,716 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Lipscomb County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | -42% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +89% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 2 | -61% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79024
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79024?
31 truck crashes have been reported in Lipscomb County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 11 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79024?
The worst month is June: 16.1% of truck crashes in Lipscomb County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79024?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lipscomb County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79024 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lipscomb County has 94.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79024?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.