ZIP 79414 (Lubbock, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79414: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lubbock County at a glance: 3.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Lubbock County has recorded 1,699 truck crashes since 2015, with 992 people injured and 75 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79414 since 2015: US-62 (5), US-84 (5), I-27 (3), Fm 2641 (2) and SR-331 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
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 79414 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most 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.
- 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-62 | 5 |
| US-84 | 5 |
| 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 79414 at a glance
| Population | 17,596 |
| Density | 2,142 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,057 |
| Median home value | $157,048 |
| Home ownership | 35% |
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 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 79414
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79414?
Since 2015, 1,699 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lubbock County (992 injured, 75 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79414?
October has the most truck crashes in Lubbock County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79414?
Since 2015, Lubbock County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79414 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 45.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lubbock County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79414?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.