ZIP 79059 (Miami, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79059: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Roberts 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 46 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Roberts County compares with Texas
Roberts County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roberts County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roberts County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 499.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 7.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 23.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 41% below the state |
| After dark | 32.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Roberts County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Roberts County: 8.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Roberts County has recorded 46 truck crashes since 2015, with 20 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 87 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 23.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 5–6 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 79059.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Roberts County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79059 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 8.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Roberts 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 (Roberts County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 70 | 2 |
| Quarter Horse Rd | 1 |
| Rafer L Road | 1 |
| S River Rd | 1 |
ZIP 79059 at a glance
| Population | 726 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,875 |
| Median home value | $142,756 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Roberts 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +140% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | +5% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 4 | -44% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79059
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79059?
Roberts County has had 46 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 20 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79059?
May has the most truck crashes in Roberts County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79059?
Since 2015, Roberts County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79059 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 499.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Roberts County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79059?
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.