ZIP 79744 (Iraan, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79744: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crockett 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 358 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crockett County compares with Texas
Crockett County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crockett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crockett County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,130.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 18.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 6.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 37.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Texas, Crockett County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Crockett County: 11.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Crockett County has recorded 358 truck crashes since 2015, with 197 people injured and 21 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.2% 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 79744 happened on I-10 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Crockett County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79744 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.2% 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Crockett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crockett County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 5 |
| Interstate Highway 10 | 1 |
| Loop | 1 |
| Loop 466 | 1 |
| S 1200 Avenue E St | 1 |
| Sh 137 | 1 |
| Sh 163 | 1 |
| Sl 466 | 1 |
ZIP 79744 at a glance
| Population | 1,283 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,039 |
| Median home value | $103,131 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Crockett 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 | 14 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | +17% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 34 | +113% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 30 | -10% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79744
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79744?
Since 2015, 358 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Crockett County (197 injured, 21 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79744?
The worst month is February: 14.5% of truck crashes in Crockett County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79744?
Since 2015, Crockett County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79744 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Crockett County has 1,130.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79744?
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.