ZIP 79035 (Friona, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79035: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Parmer 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 274 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Parmer County compares with Texas
Parmer County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Parmer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Parmer County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 259.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Parmer County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Parmer County: 9.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 274 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Parmer County. They injured 157 people and killed 23.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.3%).
Road surface: 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79035 is US-60, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Parmer County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79035 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.2% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Parmer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Parmer County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 15 |
| US-70 | 5 |
| Sh 214 | 4 |
| Fm 145 | 2 |
| Fm 1731 | 2 |
| Grand Ave | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| Sh 86 | 2 |
ZIP 79035 at a glance
| Population | 5,391 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,202 |
| Median home value | $155,153 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Parmer 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 | 16 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | -12% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 21 | +49% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 25 | +22% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79035
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79035?
274 truck crashes have been reported in Parmer County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 157 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79035?
NHTSA data shows US-60 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79035 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79035?
Truck crashes in Parmer County peak in February, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79035?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Parmer County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79035 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 259.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Parmer County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79035?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.