ZIP 79383 (New Home, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79383: 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 has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Lynn County: 5.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Lynn County has recorded 114 truck crashes since 2015, with 72 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
5.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79383 happened on US-87 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79383 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 5.8% 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
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 Lynn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-87 | 1 |
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 79383 at a glance
| Population | 38 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 38% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79383
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79383?
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 79383?
The worst month is August: 13.2% of truck crashes in Lynn County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79383?
Since 2015, Lynn County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79383 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lynn County has 158.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79383?
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.