ZIP 79316 (Brownfield, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79316: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Terry 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 156 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Terry County compares with Texas
Terry County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Terry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Terry County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Terry County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Terry County: 23.1% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 156 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Terry County. They injured 130 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-62 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79316 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Terry County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79316 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-62 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Terry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Terry County) |
|---|---|
| Lubbock Rd | 6 |
| US-62 | 4 |
| W 1400 Main St | 4 |
| Lubbock Hwy | 3 |
| Sh 137 | 3 |
| S 100 1St St | 2 |
| Tahoka Rd | 2 |
| US-380 | 2 |
ZIP 79316 at a glance
| Population | 10,055 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,063 |
| Median home value | $86,884 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Terry 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -21% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | +34% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 14 | +8% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79316
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79316?
Terry County has had 156 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 130 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 79316?
NHTSA data shows US-62 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79316 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79316?
October has the most truck crashes in Terry County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79316?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Terry County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79316 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Terry County has 112.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79316?
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.