ZIP 79521 (Haskell, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79521: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Haskell 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 158 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Haskell County compares with Texas
Haskell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Haskell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Haskell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 250.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 3.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 34.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Texas, Haskell County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Haskell County at a glance: 38.0% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 158 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Haskell County. They injured 61 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.8%.
November through March accounts for 46.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79521 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-277 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79521 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 2.7% 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
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 Haskell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-277 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Haskell County) |
|---|---|
| US-277 | 6 |
| Loop Rd | 2 |
| Hunter Rd | 1 |
| N 1400 Us 277 | 1 |
| N 2100 Hwy 277 Hwy | 1 |
| N 2500 Swenson St | 1 |
| N 2600 Swenson St | 1 |
ZIP 79521 at a glance
| Population | 3,487 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,294 |
| Median home value | $126,293 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Haskell 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | +44% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | +67% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +29% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79521
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79521?
Since 2015, 158 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Haskell County (61 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79521?
January has the most truck crashes in Haskell County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79521?
Since 2015, Haskell County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79521 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Haskell County has 250.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79521?
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.