ZIP 79742 (Grandfalls, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79742: 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 |
Ward County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Ward County at a glance: 5.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Ward County has recorded 822 truck crashes since 2015, with 663 people injured and 66 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
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 79742 happened on Fm 1776 (3), SR-18 (3), Fm 1219 (1) and Fm 1233 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 79742 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015 and 2016; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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) |
|---|---|
| Fm 1776 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 3 |
| Fm 1219 | 1 |
| Fm 1233 | 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 79742 at a glance
| Population | 620 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,681 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 62. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79742
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79742?
822 truck crashes have been reported in Ward County since 2015, with 66 deaths and 663 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79742?
Truck crashes in Ward County peak in June, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79742?
Since 2015, Ward County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79742 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Ward County has 711.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79742?
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.