ZIP 79061 (Mobeetie, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79061: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wheeler 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 256 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wheeler County compares with Texas
Wheeler County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wheeler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wheeler County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 441.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 7.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 9.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 46.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Wheeler County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Wheeler County at a glance: 15.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 256 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wheeler County. They injured 153 people and killed 23.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79061 happened on Fm 1268 (1) and US-83 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Wheeler County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79061 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wheeler County.
- 15.0% 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 Wheeler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 1268 | 1 |
| US-83 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wheeler County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 46 |
| E 101 12Th St | 2 |
| N 1200 Main St | 2 |
| N 1500 Main St | 2 |
| S 1200 North Main Hwy | 2 |
| Sh 152 | 2 |
| US-83 | 2 |
| E 100 Cemetery Rd | 1 |
ZIP 79061 at a glance
| Population | 288 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,861 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wheeler 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 | 17 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 28 | +62% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 24 | -15% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 24 | +0% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79061
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79061?
256 truck crashes have been reported in Wheeler County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 153 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79061?
The worst month is October: 11.7% of truck crashes in Wheeler County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79061?
Since 2015, Wheeler County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79061 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 441.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wheeler County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79061?
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.