ZIP 79703 (Midland, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79703: 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 |
Midland County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
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%).
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79703 with 21 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-158 (15), SR-349 (15) and Fm 1788 (10).
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 79703 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
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 Midland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 21 |
| SR-158 | 15 |
| SR-349 | 15 |
| Fm 1788 | 10 |
| SR-250 | 3 |
| SR-349C | 3 |
| Fm 307 | 2 |
| SR-191 | 2 |
| Bi 35 | 1 |
| Bi-20 | 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 79703 at a glance
| Population | 20,419 |
| Density | 1,213 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,285 |
| Median home value | $223,467 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 49 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 327. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 14.8 a year in 2016–19, 12.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79703
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79703?
Since 2015, 3,685 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Midland County (1,869 injured, 170 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79703?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79703: 21.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79703?
The worst month is March: 9.4% of truck crashes in Midland County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79703?
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 79703 compared with Texas?
Midland County records 168.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79703?
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.