ZIP 79068 (Panhandle, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79068: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carson 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 309 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carson County compares with Texas
Carson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 491.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 7.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 17.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 34.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Carson County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Carson County: 29.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Carson County has recorded 309 truck crashes since 2015, with 198 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 29.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79068 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-207 (3), Fm 293 (1) and US-60 (1).
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 79068 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 29.0% 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Carson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 4 |
| SR-207 | 3 |
| Fm 293 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carson County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 7 |
| Us Hwy 60 Hwy | 2 |
| Ih 40 Service Road | 1 |
| L Rd | 1 |
| W 400 Hwy 60 | 1 |
ZIP 79068 at a glance
| Population | 2,784 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,264 |
| Median home value | $170,810 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carson 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 | 21 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 22 | +3% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 22 | +4% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 33 | +50% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79068
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79068?
309 truck crashes have been reported in Carson County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 198 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 79068?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79068: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79068?
December has the most truck crashes in Carson County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79068?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Carson County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 79068 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 491.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carson County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79068?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.