ZIP 79504 (Baird, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79504: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Callahan 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
1 of 576 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Callahan County compares with Texas
Callahan County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Callahan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Callahan County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 330.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Callahan County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Callahan County: 7.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Callahan County has recorded 576 truck crashes since 2015, with 241 people injured and 35 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 48.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79504 is I-20, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-283 (3) and SR-36 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79504 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Callahan County.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 7.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Callahan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 4 |
| US-283 | 3 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Callahan County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 35 |
| S Access Rd | 3 |
| W Interstate 20 Hwy | 3 |
| Cherry St | 2 |
| E 299 Ih20 | 2 |
| E 303 Ih 20 | 2 |
| Sh 36 | 2 |
| W Ih 20 | 2 |
ZIP 79504 at a glance
| Population | 2,969 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,545 |
| Median home value | $119,427 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Callahan 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 | 22 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 26 | +18% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 38 | +44% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 49 | +29% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 49. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79504
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79504?
576 truck crashes have been reported in Callahan County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 241 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79504?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79504 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79504?
February has the most truck crashes in Callahan County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79504?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Callahan County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79504 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Callahan County records 330.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79504?
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.