ZIP 79367 (Smyer, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79367: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hockley 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
2 of 179 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hockley County compares with Texas
Hockley County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hockley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hockley County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Hockley County sits below Texas on in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Hockley County at a glance: May worst month: 12.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 179 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hockley County since 2015: 110 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79367 happened on Fm 1585 (1), Fm 2378 (1), Fm 3261 (1), SR-114 (1) and US-62 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79367 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 30.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hockley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 1585 | 1 |
| Fm 2378 | 1 |
| Fm 3261 | 1 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hockley County) |
|---|---|
| Black Gold Rd | 3 |
| Filly Rd | 3 |
| Fm 300 | 3 |
| W 100 Hwy 114 | 3 |
| County Rd | 2 |
| E 100 114 Hwy | 2 |
| Roughneck Rd | 2 |
| 1500 10Th St | 1 |
ZIP 79367 at a glance
| Population | 519 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,458 |
| Median home value | $103,104 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hockley 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 | 13 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | +8% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +13% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 13 | -18% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79367
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79367?
Since 2015, 179 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hockley County (110 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79367?
Truck crashes in Hockley County peak in May, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79367?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Hockley County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 79367 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hockley County has 68.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79367?
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.