ZIP 79078 (Sanford, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79078: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hutchinson 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
2 of 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hutchinson County compares with Texas
Hutchinson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hutchinson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hutchinson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 13.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 49% below the state |
Hutchinson County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Hutchinson County at a glance: 1 in 47 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.1%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Hutchinson County has recorded 99 truck crashes since 2015, with 55 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 43 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 16.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79078 since 2015: SR-136 (2) and SR-152 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79078 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 24.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hutchinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-136 | 2 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hutchinson County) |
|---|---|
| E 800 3Rd St | 2 |
| N 1500 N Main St St | 2 |
| Carolina St | 1 |
| Crockett St | 1 |
| E 100 E 7Th St | 1 |
| E 1000 3Rd | 1 |
| E 200 Broadway | 1 |
| Fairlanes Blvd | 1 |
ZIP 79078 at a glance
| Population | 184 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hutchinson 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 | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | -20% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | +0% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +2% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79078
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79078?
99 truck crashes have been reported in Hutchinson County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 55 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79078?
October has the most truck crashes in Hutchinson County, 16.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79078?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Hutchinson County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 79078 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hutchinson County has 43.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79078?
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.