ZIP 79252 (Quanah, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79252: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hardeman 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 196 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardeman County compares with Texas
Hardeman County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardeman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardeman County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 462.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 7.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 40.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Hardeman County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Hardeman County: 6.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Hardeman County has recorded 196 truck crashes since 2015, with 115 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (6.1%).
Road surface: 6.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79252 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-287 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Hardeman County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79252 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 6.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hardeman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardeman County) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 33 |
| Sh 6 | 3 |
| W 100 11Th St | 3 |
| E 1100 11Th St | 2 |
| E 1209 11Th St | 2 |
| E 1415 11Th St | 2 |
| E 700 11Th St | 2 |
| Fm 2363 | 2 |
ZIP 79252 at a glance
| Population | 2,784 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,228 |
| Median home value | $77,070 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardeman 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 | 9 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +9% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 11 | +10% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +65% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79252
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79252?
196 truck crashes have been reported in Hardeman County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 115 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79252?
Truck crashes in Hardeman County peak in April, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79252?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hardeman County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79252 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardeman County has 462.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79252?
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.