ZIP 79424 (Lubbock, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79424: 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. It runs above Texas on 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79424 since 2015: I-27 (3), US-62 (3), SR-331 (2), 15th St (1) and 50th St (1). 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.
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 79424 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lubbock County.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-27 | 3 |
| US-62 | 3 |
| SR-331 | 2 |
| 15th St | 1 |
| 50th St | 1 |
| 82nd Street | 1 |
| Ave A | 1 |
| Fm 1730 | 1 |
| Fm 41 | 1 |
| Fm 835 50th St | 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 79424 at a glance
| Population | 53,478 |
| Density | 496 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,231 |
| Median home value | $296,356 |
| 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 79424
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79424?
Lubbock County has had 1,699 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 992 people and killing 75.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79424?
Truck crashes in Lubbock County peak in October, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79424?
Garbage trucks were involved in 36 reported crashes in Lubbock County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79424 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Lubbock County has 45.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79424?
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.