ZIP 79098 (Wildorado, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79098: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Deaf Smith 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 310 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Deaf Smith County compares with Texas
Deaf Smith County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Deaf Smith County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Deaf Smith County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 137.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Deaf Smith County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Deaf Smith County: 4.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 310 crashes involving commercial trucks in Deaf Smith County since 2015: 189 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.0%).
Road surface: 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79098 since 2015: I-40 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Deaf Smith County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79098 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.3% 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
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 Deaf Smith County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Deaf Smith County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 11 |
| N 100 25 Mile Ave | 6 |
| Fm 809 | 4 |
| Fm 1062 | 3 |
| N 300 25 Mile Ave | 3 |
| N 500 25 Mile Ave | 3 |
| S 100 25 Mile Ave | 3 |
| S 800 25 Mile Ave | 3 |
ZIP 79098 at a glance
| Population | 576 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,250 |
| Median home value | $220,804 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Deaf Smith 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 | 22 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 19 | -15% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 21 | +12% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 26 | +20% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79098
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79098?
Deaf Smith County has had 310 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 189 people and killing 22.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79098?
The worst month is March: 9.7% of truck crashes in Deaf Smith County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79098?
Since 2015, Deaf Smith County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79098 compared with Texas?
Deaf Smith County records 137.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79098?
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.