ZIP 79313 (Anton, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79313: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hockley 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
2 of 179 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hockley County compares with Texas
Hockley County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hockley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hockley County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Hockley County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 79313: US-84 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79313 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 179 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hockley County since 2015: 110 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-84 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79313 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Fm 54 (1), Lawrence Ave (1) and US-385 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79313 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hockley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 4 |
| Fm 54 | 1 |
| Lawrence Ave | 1 |
| US-385 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hockley County) |
|---|---|
| Black Gold Rd | 3 |
| Filly Rd | 3 |
| Fm 300 | 3 |
| W 100 Hwy 114 | 3 |
| County Rd | 2 |
| E 100 114 Hwy | 2 |
| Roughneck Rd | 2 |
| 1500 10Th St | 1 |
ZIP 79313 at a glance
| Population | 1,527 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,788 |
| Median home value | $82,691 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hockley 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 | 13 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | +8% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +13% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 13 | -18% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79313
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79313?
Hockley County has had 179 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 110 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 79313?
NHTSA data shows US-84 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79313 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79313?
The worst month is May: 12.8% of truck crashes in Hockley County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79313?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Hockley County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79313 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Hockley County has 68.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79313?
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.