ZIP 79739 (Garden City, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79739: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Glasscock 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 303 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Glasscock County compares with Texas
Glasscock County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Glasscock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Glasscock County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 2,580.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 41.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Glasscock 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.
Glasscock County at a glance: 10.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Glasscock County has recorded 303 truck crashes since 2015, with 219 people injured and 33 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 14.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79739 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-158 (2), CR-125 (1) and SR-137 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Glasscock County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79739 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Glasscock County.
- 29.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, 2021 and 2022, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Glasscock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-158 | 2 |
| CR-125 | 1 |
| SR-137 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Glasscock County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 137 | 6 |
| Sh 158 | 4 |
| Fm 1357 | 2 |
| County Road 110 | 1 |
| F M 2401 Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2401 | 1 |
| Invenergen Dr | 1 |
| Mcdonald Rd | 1 |
ZIP 79739 at a glance
| Population | 780 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,352 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Glasscock 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 3 | -29% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 32 | +1131% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 27 | -15% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 27. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79739
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79739?
Since 2015, 303 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Glasscock County (219 injured, 33 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79739?
The worst month is May: 14.5% of truck crashes in Glasscock County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79739?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Glasscock County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79739 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Glasscock County has 2,580.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79739?
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 2020, 2021 and 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.