ZIP 79532 (Loraine, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79532: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mitchell 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 345 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mitchell County compares with Texas
Mitchell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mitchell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mitchell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 326.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 37.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Mitchell County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Mitchell County: 9.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 345 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mitchell County. They injured 146 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come US-84 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79532 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 9.0% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Mitchell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 10 |
| US-84 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mitchell County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 9 |
| Cr 139 | 2 |
| E 900 Interstate 20 Ssr | 2 |
| Hickory St | 2 |
| Westpoint Ave | 2 |
| Co Rd 424 | 1 |
| E 100 I 20 Frontage Rd | 1 |
| E 200 2Nd St | 1 |
ZIP 79532 at a glance
| Population | 1,029 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,643 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mitchell 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 | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 30 | +165% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 29 | -1% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 30 | +3% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79532
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79532?
Since 2015, 345 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mitchell County (146 injured, 19 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79532?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79532 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79532?
The worst month is November: 10.4% of truck crashes in Mitchell County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79532?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mitchell County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79532 compared with Texas?
Mitchell County records 326.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79532?
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.