ZIP 79406 (Lubbock, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79406: 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 sits below Texas on 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.
The headline for Lubbock County: 3.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Lubbock County has recorded 1,699 truck crashes since 2015, with 992 people injured and 75 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-84 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79406 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-62 (4), I-27 (3) and Fm 2641 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 36 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79406 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- With 3.3% 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
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 | 7 |
| US-62 | 4 |
| I-27 | 3 |
| Fm 2641 | 2 |
| SR-331 | 2 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| 15th St | 1 |
| 50th St | 1 |
| 82nd Street | 1 |
| Ave A | 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 79406 at a glance
| Population | 7,995 |
| Density | 3,237 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 105 a year in the 1990s and 157 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79406
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79406?
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 79406?
NHTSA data shows US-84 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79406 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79406?
Truck crashes in Lubbock County peak in October, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79406?
Since 2015, Lubbock County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79406 compared with Texas?
Lubbock County records 45.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79406?
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.