ZIP 79369 (Spade, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79369: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lamb 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
1 of 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lamb County compares with Texas
Lamb County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lamb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lamb County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lamb County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lamb County: 4.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Lamb County has recorded 203 truck crashes since 2015, with 121 people injured and 15 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.4%.
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79369 is US-84, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Fm 54 (1) and Lawrence Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79369 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 4.2% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lamb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 5 |
| Fm 54 | 1 |
| Lawrence Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lamb County) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 11 |
| US-70 | 6 |
| E 300 84 Hwy | 2 |
| Us 84 Hwy | 2 |
| County Road 352 | 1 |
| County Road 60 | 1 |
| E 2000 Delano Ave | 1 |
| E 2000 Marshall Howard Blvd | 1 |
ZIP 79369 at a glance
| Population | 43 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lamb 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 14 | +13% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | +38% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 16 | -14% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79369
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79369?
Since 2015, 203 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lamb County (121 injured, 15 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 79369?
US-84 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79369 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79369?
Truck crashes in Lamb County peak in October, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79369?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Lamb County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 79369 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lamb County has 135.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79369?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.