ZIP 79094 (Wayside, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79094: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Armstrong 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 161 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Armstrong County compares with Texas
Armstrong County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Armstrong County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Armstrong County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 698.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 11.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 46.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Armstrong County has lower values than Texas for 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 on snow, slush or ice.
Armstrong County at a glance: 5.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 161 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Armstrong County. They injured 91 people and killed 14.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79094 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-207 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Armstrong County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79094 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Armstrong County.
- With 5.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Armstrong County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-207 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Armstrong County) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 4 |
| Sh 207 | 3 |
| E 700 Fm 1151 | 1 |
| Fm 1151 | 1 |
| Fm 1151 Hwy | 1 |
| Hwy | 1 |
| Hwy 287 Hwy | 1 |
| SR-207 | 1 |
ZIP 79094 at a glance
| Population | 7 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Armstrong 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +20% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | -1% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 15 | +52% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79094
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79094?
Armstrong County has had 161 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 91 people and killing 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79094?
Truck crashes in Armstrong County peak in July, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79094?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Armstrong County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 79094 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 698.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Armstrong County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79094?
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.