ZIP 79765 (Odessa, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79765: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Midland 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
19 of 3,685 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Midland County compares with Texas
Midland County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Midland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Midland County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 168.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Midland County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Midland County: +317% yearly reported truck crashes went from 61 in the 2000s to 254 in the 2010s.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,685 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Midland County. They injured 1,869 people and killed 170.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in July (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79765 with 25 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Fm 1788 (9), SR-338 (8) and SR-349 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79765 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 2.5% 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Midland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 25 |
| Fm 1788 | 9 |
| SR-338 | 8 |
| SR-349 | 5 |
| SR-158 | 4 |
| SR-191 | 4 |
| US-385 | 4 |
| SR-302 | 3 |
| Fm 1882 | 2 |
| Bi 35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Midland County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 37 |
| Andrews Hwy | 32 |
| Garden City Hwy | 30 |
| Rankin Hwy | 25 |
| Sh 158 | 19 |
| Bi 20 | 13 |
| Fm 1788 | 11 |
| Sh 349 | 11 |
ZIP 79765 at a glance
| Population | 25,904 |
| Density | 427 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,965 |
| Median home value | $304,247 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Midland 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 | 49 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 58 | +17% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 236 | +308% | 11.6 |
| 2020s | 327 | +38% | 12.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 49 a year in the 1990s and 327 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 14.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 12.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79765
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79765?
3,685 truck crashes have been reported in Midland County since 2015, with 170 deaths and 1,869 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79765?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79765: 25.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79765?
The worst month is March: 9.4% of truck crashes in Midland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79765?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Midland County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79765 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 168.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Midland County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79765?
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.