ZIP 79738 (Gail, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79738: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Borden 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 47 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Borden County compares with Texas
Borden County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Borden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Borden County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 718.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 11.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 36.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Borden County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Borden County: 15.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Borden County has recorded 47 truck crashes since 2015, with 31 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 91 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 2.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 5–6 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
0.0% 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 79738 happened on US-180 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Borden County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79738 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Borden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-180 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Borden County) |
|---|---|
| E Hwy 180 | 1 |
| E Us Hwy 180 | 1 |
| Willow Valley Road | 1 |
ZIP 79738 at a glance
| Population | 353 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,250 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Borden 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | +3% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +189% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -55% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79738
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79738?
47 truck crashes have been reported in Borden County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 31 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79738?
The worst month is October: 14.9% of truck crashes in Borden County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79738?
Since 2015, Borden County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79738 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Borden County has 718.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79738?
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.