ZIP 79404 (Lubbock, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79404: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lubbock 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lubbock County compares with Texas
Lubbock County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lubbock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lubbock County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Lubbock County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lubbock County at a glance: 3.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,699 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lubbock County. They injured 992 people and killed 75.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: I-27 (3), US-62 (3) and SR-331 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
36 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79404 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lubbock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 9 |
| I-27 | 3 |
| US-62 | 3 |
| SR-331 | 2 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| 15th St | 1 |
| 50th St | 1 |
| 82nd Street | 1 |
| Ave A | 1 |
| Fm 1730 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lubbock County) |
|---|---|
| I-27 | 99 |
| Marsha Sharp Fwy | 65 |
| Clovis Rd | 31 |
| Slide Rd | 29 |
| University Ave | 23 |
| Ave Q | 18 |
| Milwaukee Ave | 18 |
| Parkway Dr | 13 |
ZIP 79404 at a glance
| Population | 8,529 |
| Density | 115 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,630 |
| Median home value | $94,590 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lubbock 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 | 105 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 96 | -9% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 123 | +28% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 157 | +27% | 6.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 105 to 157. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79404
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79404?
Since 2015, 1,699 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lubbock County (992 injured, 75 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79404?
NHTSA data shows US-84 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79404 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79404?
Truck crashes in Lubbock County peak in October, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79404?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lubbock County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79404 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Lubbock County has 45.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79404?
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.