ZIP 79778 (Rankin, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79778: 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 |
Upton County sits below Texas 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.
The headline for Upton County: 4.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 289 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Upton County. They injured 191 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79778 since 2015: US-67 (2) and SR-349 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Upton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79778 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 2 |
| SR-349 | 1 |
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 79778 at a glance
| Population | 1,175 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,808 |
| Median home value | $130,958 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79778
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79778?
289 truck crashes have been reported in Upton County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 191 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79778?
Truck crashes in Upton County peak in March, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79778?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Upton County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79778 compared with Texas?
Upton County records 847.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79778?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.