ZIP 79355 (Plains, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79355: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yoakum 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 139 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yoakum County compares with Texas
Yoakum County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yoakum County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yoakum County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 157.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 32.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Yoakum County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Yoakum County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 139 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yoakum County. They injured 100 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in October (1.4%).
November through March accounts for 47.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79355 since 2015: US-380 (2), SR-214 (1) and US-82 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yoakum County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79355 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yoakum County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.7% 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
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 Yoakum County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-380 | 2 |
| SR-214 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yoakum County) |
|---|---|
| S 100 214 Hwy | 2 |
| St Hwy 83 | 2 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| Cr 340 | 1 |
| E 300 4Th St | 1 |
| E 800 Broadway St | 1 |
| Mustang Dr | 1 |
| N 100 214 Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 79355 at a glance
| Population | 1,660 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,967 |
| Median home value | $156,727 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yoakum 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | -10% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 14 | +80% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 9 | -33% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79355
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79355?
139 truck crashes have been reported in Yoakum County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 100 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79355?
The worst month is August: 13.7% of truck crashes in Yoakum County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79355?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Yoakum County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79355 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 157.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Yoakum County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79355?
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.