ZIP 79092 (Vega, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79092: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oldham 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 583 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oldham County compares with Texas
Oldham County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oldham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oldham County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 2,727.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 43.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 15.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 37.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Texas, Oldham County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Oldham County at a glance: 25.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Oldham County has recorded 583 truck crashes since 2015, with 287 people injured and 64 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 51.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79092 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-385 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Oldham County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79092 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Oldham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 3 |
| US-385 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oldham County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 52 |
| US-385 | 5 |
| S 805 Main St | 2 |
| Bi 40 C | 1 |
| Ih 40 East | 1 |
| Vega Blvd | 1 |
ZIP 79092 at a glance
| Population | 1,361 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,068 |
| Median home value | $174,745 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Oldham 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 | 24 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 35 | +45% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 39 | +10% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 56 | +46% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79092
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79092?
Oldham County has had 583 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 287 people and killing 64.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79092?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79092 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79092?
The worst month is January: 12.5% of truck crashes in Oldham County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79092?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oldham County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79092 compare with Texas?
Oldham County records 2,727.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79092?
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.