ZIP 79241 (Lockney, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79241: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Floyd 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 48 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Floyd County compares with Texas
Floyd County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Floyd County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Floyd County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 7.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 25.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Floyd County sits below Texas 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.
What stands out in Floyd County: 12.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 48 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Floyd County. They injured 36 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 85 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
12.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79241 happened on Fm 2301 (1) and US-70 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Floyd County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79241 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Floyd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 2301 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Floyd County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 788 | 2 |
| E 100 Houston St | 1 |
| E 62 70 Hwy | 1 |
| E 900 Locust St | 1 |
| E Houston St | 1 |
| N 600 12Th St | 1 |
| U S Highway 70 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
ZIP 79241 at a glance
| Population | 2,204 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,803 |
| Median home value | $77,196 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Floyd 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -35% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +3% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | -15% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79241
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79241?
Since 2015, 48 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Floyd County (36 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79241?
November has the most truck crashes in Floyd County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79241?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Floyd County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79241 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 84.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Floyd County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79241?
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.