ZIP 79331 (Lamesa, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79331: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dawson 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 326 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dawson County compares with Texas
Dawson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dawson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dawson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 233.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Dawson County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Dawson County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 326 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dawson County. They injured 203 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-349 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79331 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Fm 2051 (1), Fm 829 (1) and Mu-27th (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Dawson County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79331 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-349, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 Dawson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-349 | 2 |
| Fm 2051 | 1 |
| Fm 829 | 1 |
| Mu-27th | 1 |
| SR-137 | 1 |
| US-180 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dawson County) |
|---|---|
| N 2200 Bryan Ave | 3 |
| Lubbock Hwy | 2 |
| N Bryan Ave | 2 |
| Ne 100 22Nd St | 2 |
| Seminole Rd | 2 |
| Sh 137 | 2 |
| US-87 | 2 |
| Block Bryan Ave | 1 |
ZIP 79331 at a glance
| Population | 11,711 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,000 |
| Median home value | $109,141 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dawson 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 | 10 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | -20% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 17 | +100% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 34 | +103% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79331
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79331?
Dawson County has had 326 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 203 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 79331?
NHTSA data shows SR-349 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79331 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79331?
The worst month is May: 11.7% of truck crashes in Dawson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79331?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Dawson County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79331 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 233.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dawson County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79331?
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.