ZIP 79363 (Shallowater, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79363: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lubbock 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lubbock County compares with Texas
Lubbock County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lubbock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lubbock County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Lubbock County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lubbock County at a glance: 3.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,699 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lubbock County. They injured 992 people and killed 75.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-84 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79363 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Fm 2641 (2), Fm 2378 (1) and Lawrence Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 36 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79363 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lubbock County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- With 3.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Lubbock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 8 |
| Fm 2641 | 2 |
| Fm 2378 | 1 |
| Lawrence Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lubbock County) |
|---|---|
| I-27 | 99 |
| Marsha Sharp Fwy | 65 |
| Clovis Rd | 31 |
| Slide Rd | 29 |
| University Ave | 23 |
| Ave Q | 18 |
| Milwaukee Ave | 18 |
| Parkway Dr | 13 |
ZIP 79363 at a glance
| Population | 5,717 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,128 |
| Median home value | $192,059 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lubbock 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 | 105 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 96 | -9% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 123 | +28% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 157 | +27% | 6.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 105 a year in the 1990s and 157 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79363
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79363?
Since 2015, 1,699 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lubbock County (992 injured, 75 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 79363?
Since 2015, US-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79363: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79363?
Truck crashes in Lubbock County peak in October, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79363?
Garbage trucks were involved in 36 reported crashes in Lubbock County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 79363 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lubbock County has 45.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79363?
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.