ZIP 79540 (Old Glory, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79540: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stonewall 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 32 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Stonewall County compares with Texas
Stonewall County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stonewall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stonewall County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 228.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 7.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 43% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 71% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Stonewall County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Stonewall County: 12.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 32 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stonewall County since 2015: 19 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 130 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 18.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 25.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79540 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Stonewall County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79540 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 12.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Stonewall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stonewall County) |
|---|---|
| Jefferson Ave | 1 |
ZIP 79540 at a glance
| Population | 52 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Stonewall 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 | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 3 | +0% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | +10% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 3 | -19% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79540
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79540?
32 truck crashes have been reported in Stonewall County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 19 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79540?
The worst month is October: 18.8% of truck crashes in Stonewall County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79540?
Since 2015, Stonewall County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79540 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Stonewall County has 228.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79540?
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.