ZIP 79410 (Lubbock, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79410: 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. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lubbock County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-84 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79410 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-62 (4), I-27 (3) and Fm 2641 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79410 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 79410 at a glance
| Population | 10,137 |
| Density | 1,620 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,537 |
| Median home value | $229,803 |
| Home ownership | 32% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 105 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 157. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 79410
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79410?
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 79410?
NHTSA data shows US-84 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79410 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79410?
The worst month is October: 11.0% of truck crashes in Lubbock County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79410?
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 79410 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Lubbock County has 45.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79410?
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.