ZIP 79057 (Mclean, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79057: 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 has lower values than Texas for 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.
What stands out in Gray County: 27.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Gray County has recorded 394 truck crashes since 2015, with 170 people injured and 29 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79057 is I-40, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79057 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
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 79057 at a glance
| Population | 1,010 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,865 |
| Median home value | $80,515 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 79057
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79057?
394 truck crashes have been reported in Gray County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 170 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 79057?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79057: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79057?
January has the most truck crashes in Gray County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79057?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Gray County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 79057 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
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 79057?
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.