ZIP 79345 (Meadow, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79345: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Terry 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 156 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Terry County compares with Texas
Terry County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Terry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Terry County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Terry County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Terry County: 23.1% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 156 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Terry County. They injured 130 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79345 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-62 (2) and US-385 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Terry County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79345 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Terry County.
- 25.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Terry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 2 |
| US-385 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Terry County) |
|---|---|
| Lubbock Rd | 6 |
| US-62 | 4 |
| W 1400 Main St | 4 |
| Lubbock Hwy | 3 |
| Sh 137 | 3 |
| S 100 1St St | 2 |
| Tahoka Rd | 2 |
| US-380 | 2 |
ZIP 79345 at a glance
| Population | 916 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,438 |
| Median home value | $110,854 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Terry 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -21% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | +34% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 14 | +8% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79345
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79345?
156 truck crashes have been reported in Terry County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 130 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79345?
The worst month is October: 13.5% of truck crashes in Terry County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79345?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Terry County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79345 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Terry County has 112.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79345?
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.