ZIP 79731 (Crane, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79731: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crane 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
0 of 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crane County compares with Texas
Crane County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crane County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crane County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 285.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Crane County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Crane County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Crane County has recorded 162 truck crashes since 2015, with 101 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79731 happened on SR-329 (2) and Fm 1233 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Crane County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79731 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 31.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Crane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-329 | 2 |
| Fm 1233 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crane County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 1053 | 4 |
| US-385 | 3 |
| Dump Ground Rd | 1 |
| E 100 9Th St | 1 |
| Fm 11 | 1 |
| N 400 Gaston St | 1 |
| N Us 385 | 1 |
| Sh 329 | 1 |
ZIP 79731 at a glance
| Population | 4,196 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,096 |
| Median home value | $123,044 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crane 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +24% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | +131% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | +44% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79731
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79731?
Crane County has had 162 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 101 people and killing 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79731?
July has the most truck crashes in Crane County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79731?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crane County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79731 compared with Texas?
Crane County records 285.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79731?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.