ZIP 79044 (Hartley, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79044: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hartley 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 372 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hartley County compares with Texas
Hartley County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hartley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hartley County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 633.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 10.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.2 | 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 | 8.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hartley County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Hartley County: 8.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Hartley County has recorded 372 truck crashes since 2015, with 206 people injured and 47 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
8.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79044 is US-385, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-87 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hartley County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79044 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-385, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 8.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hartley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-385 | 6 |
| US-87 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hartley County) |
|---|---|
| 1600 87 Hwy | 2 |
| US-54 | 2 |
| 8Th St | 1 |
| Co Rd 6 | 1 |
| E 900 16Th St | 1 |
| I Rd | 1 |
| Private Road | 1 |
| S 11988 Us 87 Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 79044 at a glance
| Population | 583 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,071 |
| Median home value | $173,054 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Hartley 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | +44% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 25 | +72% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 34 | +38% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79044
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79044?
Hartley County has had 372 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 206 people and killing 47.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79044?
NHTSA data shows US-385 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79044 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79044?
Truck crashes in Hartley County peak in November, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79044?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hartley County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79044 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 633.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hartley County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79044?
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.