ZIP 79501 (Anson, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79501: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jones 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
3 of 218 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jones County compares with Texas
Jones County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jones County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jones County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 27.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Jones County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Jones County: 26.2% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 218 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jones County since 2015: 110 people were injured and 20 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
2.1% 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 79501 since 2015: Fm 707 (1), US-83 (1) and US-88 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79501 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jones County.
- 25.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 2.1% 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
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 Jones County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 707 | 1 |
| US-83 | 1 |
| US-88 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jones County) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 17 |
| US-277 | 4 |
| Commercial Ave | 2 |
| Fm 605 | 2 |
| S Us 83 Hwy | 2 |
| 1100 17Th St | 1 |
| 526 1St St | 1 |
| Commercial St | 1 |
ZIP 79501 at a glance
| Population | 3,630 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,430 |
| Median home value | $95,172 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jones 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 | 9 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -6% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 15 | +72% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 21 | +39% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79501
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79501?
Since 2015, 218 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jones County (110 injured, 20 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79501?
The worst month is September: 13.8% of truck crashes in Jones County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79501?
Since 2015, Jones County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79501 compared with Texas?
Jones County records 83.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79501?
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.