ZIP 79247 (Odell, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79247: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wilbarger 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 267 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilbarger County compares with Texas
Wilbarger County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilbarger County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilbarger County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 180.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 43.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Texas, Wilbarger County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Wilbarger County: 8.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Wilbarger County has recorded 267 truck crashes since 2015, with 137 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.9% 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 79247 since 2015: US-283 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Wilbarger County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79247 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilbarger County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.9% 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 Wilbarger County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-283 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilbarger County) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 22 |
| US-70 | 14 |
| College Dr | 4 |
| Wilbarger St | 3 |
| Boosters Station Rd | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| N 1800 Us 287 N Hwy | 1 |
| Nw 2700 Us 287 North Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 79247 at a glance
| Population | 36 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilbarger 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 | 12 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 19 | +52% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 22 | +16% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 22 | +0% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79247
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79247?
Since 2015, 267 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wilbarger County (137 injured, 10 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79247?
July has the most truck crashes in Wilbarger County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79247?
Since 2015, Wilbarger County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79247 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Wilbarger County records 180.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79247?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.