ZIP 79378 (Wellman, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79378: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Terry 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 156 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Terry County compares with Texas
Terry County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Terry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Terry County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Terry County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Terry County: 23.1% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Terry County has recorded 156 truck crashes since 2015, with 130 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% 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 79378 happened on US-62 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Terry County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79378 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Terry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Terry County) |
|---|---|
| Lubbock Rd | 6 |
| US-62 | 4 |
| W 1400 Main St | 4 |
| Lubbock Hwy | 3 |
| Sh 137 | 3 |
| S 100 1St St | 2 |
| Tahoka Rd | 2 |
| US-380 | 2 |
ZIP 79378 at a glance
| Population | 289 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $122,232 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Terry 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -21% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | +34% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 14 | +8% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79378
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79378?
Terry County has had 156 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 130 people and killing 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79378?
October has the most truck crashes in Terry County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79378?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Terry County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79378 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 112.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Terry County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79378?
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.