ZIP 79606 (Abilene, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79606: 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). Where it is 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
Police reported 1,384 crashes involving commercial trucks in Taylor County since 2015: 742 people were injured and 56 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79606 is I-20, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-277 (2), US-83 (2) 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 79606 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Taylor County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Taylor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| US-277 | 2 |
| US-83 | 2 |
| CR-318 | 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 79606 at a glance
| Population | 29,182 |
| Density | 162 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,196 |
| Median home value | $270,547 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
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 79606
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79606?
Taylor County has had 1,384 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 742 people and killing 56.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79606?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79606 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79606?
The worst month is August: 10.2% of truck crashes in Taylor County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79606?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taylor County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79606 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 79.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Taylor County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79606?
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.