ZIP 79096 (Wheeler, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79096: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wheeler 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 256 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wheeler County compares with Texas
Wheeler County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wheeler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wheeler County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 441.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 7.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 9.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 46.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Compared with Texas, Wheeler County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Wheeler County: 15.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 256 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wheeler County since 2015: 153 people were injured and 23 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79096 since 2015: US-83 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Wheeler County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79096 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter 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 Wheeler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wheeler County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 46 |
| E 101 12Th St | 2 |
| N 1200 Main St | 2 |
| N 1500 Main St | 2 |
| S 1200 North Main Hwy | 2 |
| Sh 152 | 2 |
| US-83 | 2 |
| E 100 Cemetery Rd | 1 |
ZIP 79096 at a glance
| Population | 2,095 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,165 |
| Median home value | $152,109 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wheeler 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 | 17 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 28 | +62% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 24 | -15% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 24 | +0% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79096
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79096?
Wheeler County has had 256 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 153 people and killing 23.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79096?
October has the most truck crashes in Wheeler County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79096?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Wheeler County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79096 compare with Texas?
Wheeler County records 441.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79096?
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.