ZIP 79373 (Tahoka, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79373: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lynn 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 114 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lynn County compares with Texas
Lynn County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lynn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lynn County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 158.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 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 | 5.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 42.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Lynn County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Lynn County: 5.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 114 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lynn County since 2015: 72 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79373 since 2015: US-87 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79373 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lynn County.
- 5.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lynn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-87 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lynn County) |
|---|---|
| US-87 | 5 |
| Us Highway 87 Hwy | 2 |
| County Rd M | 1 |
| S 87 Hwy | 1 |
| Us Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 79373 at a glance
| Population | 3,087 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,728 |
| Median home value | $139,212 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Lynn 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +62% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 8 | -18% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 9 | +7% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79373
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79373?
114 truck crashes have been reported in Lynn County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 72 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79373?
August has the most truck crashes in Lynn County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79373?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Lynn County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 79373 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Lynn County records 158.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79373?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.