ZIP 79525 (Hawley, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79525: 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 sits below Texas on 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.
The headline for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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 79525 since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm 707 (2), US-83 (2), US-277 (1) and US-88 (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 79525 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 707 | 2 |
| US-83 | 2 |
| US-277 | 1 |
| US-88 | 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 79525 at a glance
| Population | 3,121 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,875 |
| Median home value | $127,251 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79525
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79525?
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 79525?
September has the most truck crashes in Jones County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79525?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jones County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79525 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jones County has 83.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79525?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.