ZIP 79707 (Midland, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79707: 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.
Midland County at a glance: +317% yearly reported truck crashes went from 61 in the 2000s to 254 in the 2010s.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79707 is I-20, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-349 (12), Fm 1788 (6) and SR-158 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79707 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.5% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter 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 Midland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 17 |
| SR-349 | 12 |
| Fm 1788 | 6 |
| SR-158 | 5 |
| SR-349C | 3 |
| SR-191 | 2 |
| SR-250 | 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 79707 at a glance
| Population | 40,010 |
| Density | 218 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,886 |
| Median home value | $388,256 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 49 to 327. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 79707
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79707?
Since 2015, 3,685 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Midland County (1,869 injured, 170 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79707?
I-20 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79707 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79707?
March has the most truck crashes in Midland County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79707?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Midland County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79707 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 168.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Midland County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79707?
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.