ZIP 79567 (Winters, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79567: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Runnels 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 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Runnels County compares with Texas
Runnels County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Runnels County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Runnels County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Runnels County is lower on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Runnels County: 5.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 123 crashes involving commercial trucks in Runnels County since 2015: 63 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79567 happened on US-83 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79567 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Runnels County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Runnels County) |
|---|---|
| Nw Fm 1692 | 2 |
| US-83 | 2 |
| Us Hwy 83 Hwy | 2 |
| Broadway | 1 |
| Fm 2111 | 1 |
| Fm 382 | 1 |
| Hutchings | 1 |
| Sh 153 | 1 |
ZIP 79567 at a glance
| Population | 2,995 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,781 |
| Median home value | $74,042 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Runnels 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% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 9 | +7% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | +2% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79567
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79567?
Runnels County has had 123 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 63 people and killing 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79567?
The worst month is April: 11.4% of truck crashes in Runnels County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79567?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Runnels County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 79567 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Runnels County has 106.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79567?
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.