ZIP 79046 (Higgins, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79046: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lipscomb 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
1 of 31 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Lipscomb County compares with Texas
Lipscomb County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lipscomb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lipscomb County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 3.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 6.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 70% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 30.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lipscomb County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lipscomb County at a glance: 10.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Lipscomb County has recorded 31 truck crashes since 2015, with 11 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 134 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 16.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
10.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79046 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 3.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79046 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 10.0% 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
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 Lipscomb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lipscomb County) |
|---|---|
| Locust Grove Rd | 2 |
| Cr 3 Rd | 1 |
| E 14300 Sh15 Hwy | 1 |
| E 16000 Us Hwy 60 Hwy | 1 |
| Industrial Ave | 1 |
| Old Darrouzett Hwy | 1 |
| Private Road | 1 |
| S 13000 State Highway Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 79046 at a glance
| Population | 514 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,386 |
| Median home value | $104,956 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Lipscomb 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | -42% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +89% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 2 | -61% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79046
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79046?
31 truck crashes have been reported in Lipscomb County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 11 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79046?
June has the most truck crashes in Lipscomb County, 16.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79046?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lipscomb County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79046 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 94.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lipscomb County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79046?
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.