ZIP 79533 (Lueders, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79533: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shackelford 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
0 of 74 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shackelford County compares with Texas
Shackelford County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shackelford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shackelford County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 180.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Shackelford County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Shackelford County: 27.0% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Police reported 74 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shackelford County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 64 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (14.9% of the year) and are lowest in June (1.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.2% 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 79533 since 2015: US-180 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Shackelford County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79533 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shackelford County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.2% 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
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 Shackelford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-180 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shackelford County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 351 | 3 |
| E 449 180 Hwy | 1 |
| N 500 Main St | 1 |
| N 600 Main St | 1 |
| S 200 Main St | 1 |
| Tx 351 | 1 |
ZIP 79533 at a glance
| Population | 475 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,375 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shackelford 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | -33% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +52% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +35% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79533
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79533?
74 truck crashes have been reported in Shackelford County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 39 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79533?
December has the most truck crashes in Shackelford County, 14.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79533?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Shackelford County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 79533 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Shackelford County records 180.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79533?
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.