ZIP 79343 (Lorenzo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79343: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crosby 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 48 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crosby County compares with Texas
Crosby County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crosby County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crosby County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 20.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 4.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 67.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.7× the state |
| After dark | 42.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Texas, Crosby County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Crosby County: 20.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Crosby County has recorded 48 truck crashes since 2015, with 31 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 100 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (14.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 67.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
Road surface: 5.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-62 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: Fm 400 (2) and US-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Crosby County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79343 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-62 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Crosby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 3 |
| Fm 400 | 2 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crosby County) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 3 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| 411 82 Hwy | 1 |
| E 2734 Us 82 | 1 |
| Fm 207 | 1 |
| Fm 651 | 1 |
| N 836 Farm To Market | 1 |
| SR-2150 | 1 |
ZIP 79343 at a glance
| Population | 1,233 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,906 |
| Median home value | $130,178 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Crosby 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 | 5 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | -26% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | +12% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 4 | +5% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79343
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79343?
Crosby County has had 48 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 31 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79343?
US-62 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79343 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79343?
The worst month is February: 14.6% of truck crashes in Crosby County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79343?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crosby County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79343 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Crosby County records 72.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79343?
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.