ZIP 79339 (Littlefield, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79339: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lamb 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
1 of 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lamb County compares with Texas
Lamb County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lamb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lamb County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lamb County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lamb County: 4.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Lamb County has recorded 203 truck crashes since 2015, with 121 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79339 is US-84, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Fm 54 (1) and US-385 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79339 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lamb County.
- Look at alternatives to US-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 4.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lamb 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 |
| US-385 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lamb County) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 11 |
| US-70 | 6 |
| E 300 84 Hwy | 2 |
| Us 84 Hwy | 2 |
| County Road 352 | 1 |
| County Road 60 | 1 |
| E 2000 Delano Ave | 1 |
| E 2000 Marshall Howard Blvd | 1 |
ZIP 79339 at a glance
| Population | 6,685 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,375 |
| Median home value | $90,186 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lamb 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 14 | +13% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | +38% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 16 | -14% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79339
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79339?
Lamb County has had 203 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 121 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79339?
NHTSA data shows US-84 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79339 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79339?
Truck crashes in Lamb County peak in October, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79339?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Lamb County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 79339 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lamb County has 135.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79339?
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.