ZIP 79748 (Knott, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79748: 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. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Howard County at a glance: 3.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Howard County has recorded 913 truck crashes since 2015, with 617 people injured and 56 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79748 is SR-176, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-87 (2).
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 79748 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Howard County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-176, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 3.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-176 | 3 |
| US-87 | 2 |
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 79748 at a glance
| Population | 232 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 72 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79748
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79748?
Since 2015, 913 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Howard County (617 injured, 56 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79748?
SR-176 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79748 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79748?
Truck crashes in Howard County peak in May, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79748?
Since 2015, Howard County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79748 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 255.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Howard County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79748?
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.