ZIP 79512 (Colorado City, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79512: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mitchell 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 345 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mitchell County compares with Texas
Mitchell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mitchell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mitchell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 326.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 37.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Mitchell County sits below Texas on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Mitchell County: 9.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 345 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mitchell County. They injured 146 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
9.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79512 fleets
- Build extra time into November 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.
- 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Mitchell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 12 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mitchell County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 9 |
| Cr 139 | 2 |
| E 900 Interstate 20 Ssr | 2 |
| Hickory St | 2 |
| Westpoint Ave | 2 |
| Co Rd 424 | 1 |
| E 100 I 20 Frontage Rd | 1 |
| E 200 2Nd St | 1 |
ZIP 79512 at a glance
| Population | 7,834 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,353 |
| Median home value | $98,230 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mitchell 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 | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 30 | +165% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 29 | -1% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 30 | +3% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79512
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79512?
345 truck crashes have been reported in Mitchell County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 146 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79512?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79512: 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79512?
November has the most truck crashes in Mitchell County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79512?
Since 2015, Mitchell County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79512 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mitchell County has 326.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79512?
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.