ZIP 79054 (Lefors, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79054: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gray 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 394 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gray County compares with Texas
Gray County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gray County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gray County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 164.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 75% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 16.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 37.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Gray County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Gray County at a glance: 27.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 394 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gray County. They injured 170 people and killed 29.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79054 since 2015: US-60 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79054 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 27.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Gray County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gray County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 45 |
| US-60 | 7 |
| Gray County Rest Area | 2 |
| N 2200 Price Rd | 2 |
| Rest Area Parking Lot | 2 |
| S 800 Hobart St | 2 |
| Sh 152 | 2 |
| Sh 273 | 2 |
ZIP 79054 at a glance
| Population | 660 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,500 |
| Median home value | $44,807 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gray 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 | 23 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 28 | +23% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 30 | +4% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 37 | +26% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 37. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79054
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79054?
394 truck crashes have been reported in Gray County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 170 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79054?
The worst month is January: 13.7% of truck crashes in Gray County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79054?
Since 2015, Gray County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79054 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 164.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gray County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79054?
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.