ZIP 79755 (Midkiff, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79755: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Upton 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 289 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Upton County compares with Texas
Upton County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Upton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Upton County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 847.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 13.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× 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 | 4.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Upton County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Upton County at a glance: 4.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 289 crashes involving commercial trucks in Upton County since 2015: 191 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (14.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-349 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Upton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79755 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-349 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Upton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-349 | 7 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Upton County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 349 | 7 |
| Fm 2401 | 2 |
| 16Th St | 1 |
| 5Th Ave | 1 |
| Annis | 1 |
| Bowie Ave | 1 |
| Cr 260 | 1 |
| E Fm 1492 | 1 |
ZIP 79755 at a glance
| Population | 67 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 33% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Upton 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +27% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 22 | +383% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 31 | +41% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79755
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79755?
Upton County has had 289 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 191 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79755?
SR-349 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79755 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79755?
The worst month is March: 14.5% of truck crashes in Upton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79755?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Upton County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79755 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Upton County has 847.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79755?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.