ZIP 79563 (Tye, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79563: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Taylor 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
13 of 1,384 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Taylor County compares with Texas
Taylor County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Taylor County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Taylor County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Taylor County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Taylor County: 3.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Taylor County has recorded 1,384 truck crashes since 2015, with 742 people injured and 56 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79563 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-277 (2), CR-318 (1) and Fm 605 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79563 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.6% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Taylor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 12 |
| US-277 | 2 |
| CR-318 | 1 |
| Fm 605 | 1 |
| Fm 707 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Taylor County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 70 |
| Buffalo Gap Rd | 16 |
| S 1St St | 15 |
| Pine St | 12 |
| US-83 | 7 |
| Loop 322 | 7 |
| Ambler Ave | 6 |
| Grape St | 5 |
ZIP 79563 at a glance
| Population | 964 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,276 |
| Median home value | $65,867 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Taylor 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 | 63 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 80 | +26% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 105 | +32% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 118 | +11% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 63 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 118. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79563
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79563?
Since 2015, 1,384 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Taylor County (742 injured, 56 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79563?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79563: 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79563?
August has the most truck crashes in Taylor County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79563?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taylor County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79563 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 79.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Taylor County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79563?
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.