ZIP 79565 (Westbrook, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79565: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mitchell 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
1 of 345 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mitchell County compares with Texas
Mitchell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mitchell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mitchell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 326.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 37.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Texas, Mitchell County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Mitchell County: 9.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 345 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mitchell County since 2015: 146 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by SR-350 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79565 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mitchell County.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 9.0% 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
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 Mitchell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 8 |
| SR-350 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mitchell County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 9 |
| Cr 139 | 2 |
| E 900 Interstate 20 Ssr | 2 |
| Hickory St | 2 |
| Westpoint Ave | 2 |
| Co Rd 424 | 1 |
| E 100 I 20 Frontage Rd | 1 |
| E 200 2Nd St | 1 |
ZIP 79565 at a glance
| Population | 202 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mitchell 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 | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 30 | +165% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 29 | -1% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 30 | +3% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79565
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79565?
345 truck crashes have been reported in Mitchell County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 146 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79565?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79565: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79565?
November has the most truck crashes in Mitchell County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79565?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Mitchell County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79565 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 326.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mitchell County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79565?
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.