ZIP 79082 (Springlake, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79082: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lamb 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 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lamb County compares with Texas
Lamb County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lamb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lamb County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lamb County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Lamb County at a glance: 4.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 203 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lamb County. They injured 121 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79082 since 2015: Fm 1055 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79082 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lamb County.
- With 4.2% 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
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 Lamb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 1055 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lamb County) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 11 |
| US-70 | 6 |
| E 300 84 Hwy | 2 |
| Us 84 Hwy | 2 |
| County Road 352 | 1 |
| County Road 60 | 1 |
| E 2000 Delano Ave | 1 |
| E 2000 Marshall Howard Blvd | 1 |
ZIP 79082 at a glance
| Population | 382 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,440 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lamb 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 14 | +13% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | +38% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 16 | -14% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 16 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79082
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79082?
Since 2015, 203 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lamb County (121 injured, 15 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79082?
October has the most truck crashes in Lamb County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79082?
Since 2015, Lamb County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79082 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 135.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lamb County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79082?
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.