ZIP 79527 (Ira, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79527: 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 |
Scurry County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Scurry County: 4.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Scurry County has recorded 283 truck crashes since 2015, with 172 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79527 since 2015: SR-350 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79527 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-350 | 3 |
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 79527 at a glance
| Population | 219 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,333 |
| 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 79527
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79527?
Scurry County has had 283 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 172 people and killing 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79527?
Truck crashes in Scurry County peak in January, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79527?
Since 2015, Scurry County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79527 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79527?
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.