ZIP 79511 (Coahoma, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79511: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Howard 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 913 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Howard County compares with Texas
Howard County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 255.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 89% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Howard County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Howard County: 3.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 913 crashes involving commercial trucks in Howard County since 2015: 617 people were injured and 56 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79511 is I-20, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-350 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79511 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.2% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter 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 Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 4 |
| SR-350 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 48 |
| US-87 | 18 |
| Sh 350 | 6 |
| Sh 176 | 5 |
| Fm 669 | 4 |
| N 1400 Lamesa Hwy | 4 |
| N 1000 Benton St | 3 |
| S 1700 Gregg St | 3 |
ZIP 79511 at a glance
| Population | 1,811 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $117,578 |
| Median home value | $261,581 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard 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 | 23 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 36 | +54% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 73 | +104% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 72 | -1% | 4.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 72. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79511
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79511?
913 truck crashes have been reported in Howard County since 2015, with 56 deaths and 617 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79511?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79511 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79511?
Truck crashes in Howard County peak in May, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79511?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Howard County since 2015 (0.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 79511 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 255.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Howard County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79511?
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.