ZIP 79323 (Denver City, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79323: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gaines 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 355 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gaines County compares with Texas
Gaines County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gaines County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gaines County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 133.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Gaines County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Gaines County at a glance: 6.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Gaines County has recorded 355 truck crashes since 2015, with 217 people injured and 23 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79323 happened on SR-214 (2) and SR-83 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79323 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Gaines County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-214 | 2 |
| SR-83 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gaines County) |
|---|---|
| Hobbs Hwy | 15 |
| E 200 A Ave | 2 |
| N 100 Main | 2 |
| N 1600 Main St | 2 |
| Nw 100 11Th St | 2 |
| Railroad Ave | 2 |
| S 1100 Main St | 2 |
| S 1200 Main St | 2 |
ZIP 79323 at a glance
| Population | 7,485 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,321 |
| Median home value | $184,843 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gaines 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 13 | +5% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 23 | +81% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 33 | +42% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79323
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79323?
Gaines County has had 355 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 217 people and killing 23.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79323?
The worst month is August: 10.1% of truck crashes in Gaines County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79323?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gaines County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79323 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 133.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gaines County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79323?
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.