ZIP 79379 (Whiteface, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79379: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cochran 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 25 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Cochran County compares with Texas
Cochran County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cochran County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cochran County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× 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) | 16.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 29% below the state |
| After dark | 20.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Cochran County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Cochran County at a glance: June 24.0% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 25 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cochran County. They injured 18 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 167 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 24.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 29.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 16.0% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 79379.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cochran County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79379 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cochran County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cochran County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
ZIP 79379 at a glance
| Population | 660 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,813 |
| Median home value | $70,783 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Cochran 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 2 | -23% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -32% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +89% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79379
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79379?
Cochran County has had 25 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 18 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79379?
Truck crashes in Cochran County peak in June, with 24.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79379?
Since 2015, Cochran County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79379 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 84.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cochran County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79379?
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.