ZIP 79377 (Welch, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79377: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dawson 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 326 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dawson County compares with Texas
Dawson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dawson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dawson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 233.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Dawson County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Dawson County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 326 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dawson County since 2015: 203 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% 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 79377 happened on Fm 829 (1) and SR-137 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Dawson County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79377 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 26.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Dawson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 829 | 1 |
| SR-137 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dawson County) |
|---|---|
| N 2200 Bryan Ave | 3 |
| Lubbock Hwy | 2 |
| N Bryan Ave | 2 |
| Ne 100 22Nd St | 2 |
| Seminole Rd | 2 |
| Sh 137 | 2 |
| US-87 | 2 |
| Block Bryan Ave | 1 |
ZIP 79377 at a glance
| Population | 230 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,000 |
| Median home value | $180,608 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dawson 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 | 10 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | -20% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 17 | +100% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 34 | +103% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79377
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79377?
Dawson County has had 326 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 203 people and killing 22.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79377?
May has the most truck crashes in Dawson County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79377?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dawson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79377 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dawson County has 233.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79377?
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.