ZIP 79051 (Kerrick, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79051: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dallam 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 255 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dallam County compares with Texas
Dallam County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dallam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dallam County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 289.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 7.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Dallam County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Dallam County: 12.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dallam County. They injured 125 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Road surface: 12.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79051 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-287 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79051 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 12.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dallam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dallam County) |
|---|---|
| Liberal St | 5 |
| US-54 | 5 |
| Denver Ave | 4 |
| US-87 | 3 |
| Us 54 Hwy | 3 |
| Beach Ln | 2 |
| Denrock Ave | 2 |
| E 200 Liberal St | 2 |
ZIP 79051 at a glance
| Population | 9 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dallam 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 | 18 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 16 | -10% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 21 | +31% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 21 | -1% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79051
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79051?
Dallam County has had 255 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 125 people and killing 18.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79051?
Truck crashes in Dallam County peak in June, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79051?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Dallam County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79051 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 289.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dallam County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79051?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.