ZIP 79027 (Dimmitt, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79027: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Castro 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 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Castro County compares with Texas
Castro County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Castro County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Castro County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 188.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Castro County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Castro County: 3.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 162 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Castro County. They injured 115 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
3.9% 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 79027 since 2015: SR-86 (2) and US-385 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Castro County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79027 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 3.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Castro County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-86 | 2 |
| US-385 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Castro County) |
|---|---|
| US-385 | 7 |
| Butler Blvd | 2 |
| N 200 Broadway St | 2 |
| N 400 Broadway St | 2 |
| N Broadway St | 2 |
| Bedford St | 1 |
| Broadway St | 1 |
| Fm 2397 | 1 |
ZIP 79027 at a glance
| Population | 4,858 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,865 |
| Median home value | $91,729 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Castro 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 | 10 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -8% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +30% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 14 | +11% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79027
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79027?
Since 2015, 162 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Castro County (115 injured, 12 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79027?
The worst month is March: 11.7% of truck crashes in Castro County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79027?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Castro County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79027 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Castro County records 188.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79027?
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.