ZIP 79342 (Loop, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79342: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Gaines County sits below Texas 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 per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Gaines County has recorded 355 truck crashes since 2015, with 217 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 79342.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79342 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- With 1.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 79342 at a glance
| Population | 249 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,750 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 79342
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79342?
355 truck crashes have been reported in Gaines County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 217 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79342?
The worst month is August: 10.1% of truck crashes in Gaines County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79342?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Gaines County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79342 compared with Texas?
Gaines County records 133.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79342?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.