ZIP 79556 (Sweetwater, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79556: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nolan 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 980 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nolan County compares with Texas
Nolan County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nolan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nolan County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 594.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 9.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 34% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 6.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Nolan 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 in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Nolan County: 10.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 980 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nolan County since 2015: 375 people were injured and 32 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 6.6% of truck crashes.
10.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79556 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-84 (5), Fm 608 (1) and SR-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79556 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.2% 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 Nolan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 11 |
| US-84 | 5 |
| Fm 608 | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nolan County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 64 |
| Sh 153 | 20 |
| Lamar St | 10 |
| US-84 | 6 |
| Nw 9418 Frontage Rd | 3 |
| W 3500 Broadway | 3 |
| Fm 608 | 2 |
| I20 Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 79556 at a glance
| Population | 12,532 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,393 |
| Median home value | $92,893 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nolan 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 | 25 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 45 | +78% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 67 | +48% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 85 | +27% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 85 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79556
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79556?
Nolan County has had 980 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 375 people and killing 32.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79556?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79556: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79556?
Truck crashes in Nolan County peak in May, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79556?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Nolan County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79556 compared with Texas?
Nolan County records 594.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79556?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.