ZIP 79605 (Abilene, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79605: 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 runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Taylor County: 3.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Taylor County has recorded 1,384 truck crashes since 2015, with 742 people injured and 56 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
3.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). Next come US-83 (5), Bus-I 20 (1) and CR-318 (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 79605 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.
- With 3.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Taylor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 13 |
| US-83 | 5 |
| Bus-I 20 | 1 |
| CR-318 | 1 |
| Fm 707 | 1 |
| US-277 | 1 |
| US-80 | 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 79605 at a glance
| Population | 28,467 |
| Density | 1,001 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,929 |
| Median home value | $163,346 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 63 to 118. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79605
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79605?
1,384 truck crashes have been reported in Taylor County since 2015, with 56 deaths and 742 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 79605?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79605 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79605?
August has the most truck crashes in Taylor County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79605?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taylor County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79605 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Taylor County records 79.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79605?
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.