ZIP 79040 (Gruver, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79040: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hansford 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 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hansford County compares with Texas
Hansford County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hansford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hansford County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Hansford County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Hansford County at a glance: 13.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Hansford County has recorded 61 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 67 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (18.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (1.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (14.8%).
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79040 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hansford County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79040 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.3% 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
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 Hansford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-136 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hansford County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 136 | 5 |
| Fm 2018 | 2 |
| Main St | 2 |
| SR-136 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| Cr F | 1 |
| Fm 2387 | 1 |
| Fm 520 | 1 |
ZIP 79040 at a glance
| Population | 1,979 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,583 |
| Median home value | $150,647 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Hansford 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +47% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -28% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | +71% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79040
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79040?
Since 2015, 61 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hansford County (34 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79040?
The worst month is November: 18.0% of truck crashes in Hansford County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79040?
Since 2015, Hansford County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79040 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 109.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hansford County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79040?
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.