ZIP 79719 (Barstow, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79719: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ward 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
1 of 822 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ward County compares with Texas
Ward County against Texas and the US, 2017–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ward County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2017–2025) | Ward County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 711.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 11.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 87% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Ward County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Ward County: 5.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 822 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ward County. They injured 663 people and killed 66.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79719 happened on I-20 (6), US-285 (6), CR-135 (2), Rm 2355 (2) and Bi-20 3rd St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79719 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ward County.
- With 5.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Crash reporting for 2015 and 2016 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ward County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| US-285 | 6 |
| CR-135 | 2 |
| Rm 2355 | 2 |
| Bi-20 3rd St | 1 |
| Bi-20B | 1 |
| CR-407 | 1 |
| Fm 1450 | 1 |
| Fm 2119 | 1 |
| I 20 Frontage Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ward County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 37 |
| Fm 1776 | 3 |
| S 2100 464 Loop | 3 |
| S 2100 Stockton Ave | 3 |
| S 100 464 Loop | 2 |
| S 1400 Loop 464 Rd | 2 |
| S 1900 Stockton Ave | 2 |
| W 1300 I 20 Service Rd | 2 |
ZIP 79719 at a glance
| Population | 198 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ward 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 | 17 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 16 | -6% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 60 | +282% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 62 | +3% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 62 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 5.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79719
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79719?
Ward County has had 822 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 663 people and killing 66.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79719?
The worst month is June: 10.6% of truck crashes in Ward County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79719?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Ward County since 2015 (0.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 79719 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 711.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ward County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79719?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015 and 2016; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.