ZIP 79351 (Odonnell, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79351: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dawson 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 326 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dawson County compares with Texas
Dawson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dawson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dawson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 233.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Dawson County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Dawson County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 326 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dawson County. They injured 203 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79351 is US-87, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-131 (1) and Fm2370 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Dawson County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79351 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-87 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Dawson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-87 | 6 |
| CR-131 | 1 |
| Fm2370 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dawson County) |
|---|---|
| N 2200 Bryan Ave | 3 |
| Lubbock Hwy | 2 |
| N Bryan Ave | 2 |
| Ne 100 22Nd St | 2 |
| Seminole Rd | 2 |
| Sh 137 | 2 |
| US-87 | 2 |
| Block Bryan Ave | 1 |
ZIP 79351 at a glance
| Population | 1,044 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,853 |
| Median home value | $113,966 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dawson 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 | -20% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 17 | +100% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 34 | +103% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79351
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79351?
Dawson County has had 326 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 203 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79351?
US-87 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79351 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79351?
May has the most truck crashes in Dawson County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79351?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Dawson County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79351 compare with Texas?
Dawson County records 233.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79351?
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.