ZIP 79029 (Dumas, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79029: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Moore 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
4 of 328 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Moore County compares with Texas
Moore County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Moore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Moore County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 33.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Moore County is lower on injuries per crash, 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 garbage-truck share.
Moore County at a glance: 6.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 328 crashes involving commercial trucks in Moore County since 2015: 168 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
6.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-287 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79029 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-87 (2), Fm 119 (1) and Fm 2203 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79029 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Moore County.
- Check whether your routes use US-287, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 6.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment 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 Moore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 6 |
| US-87 | 2 |
| Fm 119 | 1 |
| Fm 2203 | 1 |
| Fm2203 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Moore County) |
|---|---|
| N 700 Dumas Ave | 8 |
| S 1400 Dumas Ave | 8 |
| S 100 Dumas Ave | 5 |
| Buddy Kline Rd | 4 |
| S 1800 Dumas Ave | 4 |
| S 2000 Dumas Ave | 4 |
| Mcclary Rd | 3 |
| E 5900 Trails End Road Rd | 2 |
ZIP 79029 at a glance
| Population | 15,411 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,652 |
| Median home value | $160,455 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Moore 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 | 21 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 23 | +10% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 25 | +9% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 30 | +22% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79029
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79029?
328 truck crashes have been reported in Moore County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 168 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79029?
Since 2015, US-287 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79029: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79029?
Truck crashes in Moore County peak in June, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79029?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Moore County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79029 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Moore County has 127.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79029?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.