ZIP 79347 (Muleshoe, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79347: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bailey 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 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bailey County compares with Texas
Bailey County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bailey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bailey County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 205.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 26.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Bailey County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Bailey County: 4.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 162 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bailey County since 2015: 74 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79347 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-70 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Bailey County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79347 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bailey County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- With 4.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Bailey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bailey County) |
|---|---|
| W 100 American Blvd | 4 |
| W 2400 American Blvd | 3 |
| E 100 American Blvd | 2 |
| Fm 1760 | 2 |
| US-84 | 2 |
| W 2500 American Blvd | 2 |
| W 800 American Blvd | 2 |
| County Road 113 | 1 |
ZIP 79347 at a glance
| Population | 7,176 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,792 |
| Median home value | $98,452 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bailey 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 | -17% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 14 | +66% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 12 | -12% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79347
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79347?
162 truck crashes have been reported in Bailey County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 74 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79347?
The worst month is October: 13.6% of truck crashes in Bailey County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79347?
Since 2015, Bailey County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79347 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 205.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bailey County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79347?
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.