ZIP 79733 (Forsan, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79733: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Howard 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 913 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Howard County compares with Texas
Howard County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 255.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 89% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Howard County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Howard County: 3.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 913 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Howard County. They injured 617 people and killed 56.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-87 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come Rm 33 (1), Rm-33 (1) and Rm33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79733 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-87, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-87 | 3 |
| Rm 33 | 1 |
| Rm-33 | 1 |
| Rm33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 48 |
| US-87 | 18 |
| Sh 350 | 6 |
| Sh 176 | 5 |
| Fm 669 | 4 |
| N 1400 Lamesa Hwy | 4 |
| N 1000 Benton St | 3 |
| S 1700 Gregg St | 3 |
ZIP 79733 at a glance
| Population | 371 |
| Density | 492 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,950 |
| Home ownership | 36% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard 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 | 23 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 36 | +54% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 73 | +104% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 72 | -1% | 4.6 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 72. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79733
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79733?
Since 2015, 913 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Howard County (617 injured, 56 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 79733?
Since 2015, US-87 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79733: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79733?
May has the most truck crashes in Howard County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79733?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Howard County since 2015 (0.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79733 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 255.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Howard County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79733?
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.