ZIP 79052 (Kress, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79052: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Swisher 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 119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Swisher County compares with Texas
Swisher County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Swisher County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Swisher County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 149.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Swisher County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Swisher County: 7.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Swisher County has recorded 119 truck crashes since 2015, with 51 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 16.0% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.9%).
Road surface: 7.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79052 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Swisher County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79052 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 7.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Swisher County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Swisher County) |
|---|---|
| I-27 | 7 |
| Se 400 2Nd St | 3 |
| Fm 145 | 2 |
| 2900 86 Hwy | 1 |
| County Road X | 1 |
| N Mm 75 I 27 | 1 |
| Ne 300 6Th St | 1 |
| Ne 900 6Th St | 1 |
ZIP 79052 at a glance
| Population | 1,101 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $34,922 |
| Median home value | $100,704 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Swisher 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 | 9 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | -36% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 8 | +47% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 12 | +39% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79052
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79052?
119 truck crashes have been reported in Swisher County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 51 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79052?
The worst month is June: 16.0% of truck crashes in Swisher County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79052?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Swisher County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79052 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Swisher County has 149.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79052?
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.