ZIP 79526 (Hermleigh, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79526: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Scurry 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
2 of 283 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scurry County compares with Texas
Scurry County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scurry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scurry County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 150.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Texas, Scurry County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Scurry County: 4.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 283 crashes involving commercial trucks in Scurry County since 2015: 172 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79526 happened on Fm 644 (1), SR-208 (1) and US-84 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79526 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 4.1% 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 Scurry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 644 | 1 |
| SR-208 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scurry County) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 12 |
| College Ave | 4 |
| Sh 350 | 3 |
| US-180 | 3 |
| E 1100 Hwy 180 | 2 |
| E 1300 Coliseum Dr | 2 |
| Fm 1607 | 2 |
| Sh 208 | 2 |
ZIP 79526 at a glance
| Population | 986 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,843 |
| Median home value | $137,548 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scurry 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 | 18 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 24 | +31% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 22 | -7% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 27 | +20% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79526
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79526?
283 truck crashes have been reported in Scurry County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 172 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79526?
The worst month is January: 13.1% of truck crashes in Scurry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79526?
Since 2015, Scurry County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79526 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 150.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scurry County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79526?
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.