ZIP 79520 (Hamlin, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79520: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Jones County: 26.2% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across 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
September has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 35.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79520 since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm 2834 (1) and SR-92 (1).
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 79520 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jones County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 2834 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 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 79520 at a glance
| Population | 2,319 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,331 |
| Median home value | $67,305 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79520
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79520?
218 truck crashes have been reported in Jones County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 110 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79520?
September has the most truck crashes in Jones County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79520?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jones County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79520 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 83.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jones County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79520?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.