ZIP 79701 (Midland, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79701: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Midland 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
19 of 3,685 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Midland County compares with Texas
Midland County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Midland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Midland County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 168.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Midland County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Midland County: +317% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (254 vs 61).
Overview
Since 2015, 3,685 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Midland County. They injured 1,869 people and killed 170.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in July (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79701 is I-20, with 18 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-158 (17), SR-349 (10) and Fm 1788 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79701 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- With 2.5% 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
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 Midland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 18 |
| SR-158 | 17 |
| SR-349 | 10 |
| Fm 1788 | 3 |
| SR-250 | 3 |
| SR-349C | 3 |
| Fm 307 | 2 |
| Bi 35 | 1 |
| Bi-20 | 1 |
| Bi-20 Frontage | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Midland County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 37 |
| Andrews Hwy | 32 |
| Garden City Hwy | 30 |
| Rankin Hwy | 25 |
| Sh 158 | 19 |
| Bi 20 | 13 |
| Fm 1788 | 11 |
| Sh 349 | 11 |
ZIP 79701 at a glance
| Population | 27,131 |
| Density | 868 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,346 |
| Median home value | $214,462 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Midland 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 | 49 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 58 | +17% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 236 | +308% | 11.6 |
| 2020s | 327 | +38% | 12.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 49 a year in the 1990s and 327 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 14.8 a year in 2016–19 and 12.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79701
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79701?
3,685 truck crashes have been reported in Midland County since 2015, with 170 deaths and 1,869 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79701?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79701: 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79701?
March has the most truck crashes in Midland County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79701?
Since 2015, Midland County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79701 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 168.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Midland County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79701?
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.