ZIP 79088 (Tulia, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79088: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Swisher 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 119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Swisher County compares with Texas
Swisher County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Swisher County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Swisher County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 149.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Swisher County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Swisher County: 7.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Swisher County has recorded 119 truck crashes since 2015, with 51 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 16.0% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.9%).
7.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 79088.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Swisher County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79088 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Swisher County.
- With 7.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Swisher County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Swisher County) |
|---|---|
| I-27 | 7 |
| Se 400 2Nd St | 3 |
| Fm 145 | 2 |
| 2900 86 Hwy | 1 |
| County Road X | 1 |
| N Mm 75 I 27 | 1 |
| Ne 300 6Th St | 1 |
| Ne 900 6Th St | 1 |
ZIP 79088 at a glance
| Population | 5,302 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,804 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Swisher 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 | 9 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | -36% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 8 | +47% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 12 | +39% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 12 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79088
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79088?
Swisher County has had 119 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 51 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79088?
The worst month is June: 16.0% of truck crashes in Swisher County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79088?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Swisher County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79088 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 149.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Swisher County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79088?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.