ZIP 79407 (Lubbock, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79407: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hockley 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
2 of 179 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hockley County compares with Texas
Hockley County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hockley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hockley County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Hockley County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 79407: US-62 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 79407.
Overview
Hockley County has recorded 179 truck crashes since 2015, with 110 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-62 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79407 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by 50th St (1), Fm 1730 (1) and Fm 2378 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79407 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hockley County.
- Check whether your routes use US-62, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 30.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Hockley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 3 |
| 50th St | 1 |
| Fm 1730 | 1 |
| Fm 2378 | 1 |
| Fm 2641 | 1 |
| SR-289 | 1 |
| Sl 289 Frankford Ave | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hockley County) |
|---|---|
| Black Gold Rd | 3 |
| Filly Rd | 3 |
| Fm 300 | 3 |
| W 100 Hwy 114 | 3 |
| County Rd | 2 |
| E 100 114 Hwy | 2 |
| Roughneck Rd | 2 |
| 1500 10Th St | 1 |
ZIP 79407 at a glance
| Population | 24,000 |
| Density | 122 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,509 |
| Median home value | $189,216 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hockley 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 | 13 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | +8% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +13% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 13 | -18% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79407
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79407?
Hockley County has had 179 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 110 people and killing 9.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79407?
US-62 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79407 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79407?
The worst month is May: 12.8% of truck crashes in Hockley County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79407?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hockley County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79407 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Hockley County has 68.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79407?
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.