ZIP 79025 (Dawn, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79025: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Deaf Smith 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
0 of 310 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Deaf Smith County compares with Texas
Deaf Smith County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Deaf Smith County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Deaf Smith County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 137.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Deaf Smith County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Deaf Smith County: 4.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 310 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Deaf Smith County. They injured 189 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.0%).
4.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-60 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: Fm 809 (1) and SR-86 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Deaf Smith County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79025 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-60; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Deaf Smith County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 6 |
| Fm 809 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Deaf Smith County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 11 |
| N 100 25 Mile Ave | 6 |
| Fm 809 | 4 |
| Fm 1062 | 3 |
| N 300 25 Mile Ave | 3 |
| N 500 25 Mile Ave | 3 |
| S 100 25 Mile Ave | 3 |
| S 800 25 Mile Ave | 3 |
ZIP 79025 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Deaf Smith 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 | 22 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 19 | -15% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 21 | +12% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 26 | +20% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79025
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79025?
310 truck crashes have been reported in Deaf Smith County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 189 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79025?
US-60 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79025 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79025?
The worst month is March: 9.7% of truck crashes in Deaf Smith County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79025?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Deaf Smith County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79025 compared with Texas?
Deaf Smith County records 137.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79025?
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.