ZIP 79070 (Perryton, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79070: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ochiltree 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 113 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ochiltree County compares with Texas
Ochiltree County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ochiltree County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ochiltree County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Ochiltree County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Ochiltree County: 8.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 113 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ochiltree County. They injured 81 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 14.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (1.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
8.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79070 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-70 (1) and US-83 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Ochiltree County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79070 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.2% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ochiltree County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 1 |
| US-83 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ochiltree County) |
|---|---|
| S 1400 Main St | 2 |
| Sh 70 | 2 |
| Sw 200 7Th Ave | 2 |
| W 1000 Brillhart St | 2 |
| W 12000 Brillhart Ave | 2 |
| 2Nd St | 1 |
| E 000 Brillhart St | 1 |
| S 2600 Main St | 1 |
ZIP 79070 at a glance
| Population | 9,626 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,915 |
| Median home value | $128,378 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ochiltree 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 | 8 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | +19% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | +31% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 10 | -27% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79070
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79070?
Ochiltree County has had 113 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 81 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79070?
June has the most truck crashes in Ochiltree County, 14.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79070?
Since 2015, Ochiltree County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79070 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 102.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ochiltree County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79070?
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.