ZIP 79553 (Stamford, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79553: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jones 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
3 of 218 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jones County compares with Texas
Jones County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jones County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jones County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 27.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Jones County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Jones County: 26.2% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Jones County has recorded 218 truck crashes since 2015, with 110 people injured and 20 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 35.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-92 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79553 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Fm 2834 (1), Swenson Street (1) and US-277 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79553 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jones County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-92 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jones County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-92 | 5 |
| Fm 2834 | 1 |
| Swenson Street | 1 |
| US-277 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jones County) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 17 |
| US-277 | 4 |
| Commercial Ave | 2 |
| Fm 605 | 2 |
| S Us 83 Hwy | 2 |
| 1100 17Th St | 1 |
| 526 1St St | 1 |
| Commercial St | 1 |
ZIP 79553 at a glance
| Population | 3,089 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,839 |
| Median home value | $75,345 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jones 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 | 9 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -6% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 15 | +72% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 21 | +39% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79553
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79553?
Since 2015, 218 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jones County (110 injured, 20 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79553?
Since 2015, SR-92 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79553: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79553?
Truck crashes in Jones County peak in September, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79553?
Since 2015, Jones County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79553 compare with Texas?
Jones County records 83.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79553?
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.