ZIP 79706 (Midland, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79706: 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.
Midland County at a glance: +317% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (61) to the 2010s (254).
Overview
Midland County has recorded 3,685 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,869 people injured and 170 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 7.4%.
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79706 is SR-158, with 21 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-349 (11), Fm 1379 (5) and CR-1160 (1).
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 79706 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-158; 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.5% 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
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 Midland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-158 | 21 |
| SR-349 | 11 |
| Fm 1379 | 5 |
| CR-1160 | 1 |
| Fm 1213 | 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 79706 at a glance
| Population | 34,281 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,059 |
| Median home value | $273,386 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 79706
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79706?
Since 2015, 3,685 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Midland County (1,869 injured, 170 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 79706?
SR-158 had 21 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79706 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79706?
Truck crashes in Midland County peak in March, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79706?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Midland County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 79706 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Midland County records 168.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79706?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.