ZIP 79781 (Sheffield, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79781: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Terrell 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 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Terrell County compares with Texas
Terrell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Terrell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Terrell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 987.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 15.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 17.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 4.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 39.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 3.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 53.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 2.0× the state |
Compared with Texas, Terrell County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Terrell County at a glance: 39.7% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 81 crashes involving commercial trucks in Terrell County since 2015: 42 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 5–6 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 79781 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Terrell County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79781 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Terrell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Terrell County) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 4 |
| W 803 Oak St | 3 |
| E 314 Highway 90 | 2 |
| W 90 Hwy | 2 |
| 301 90 Hwy | 1 |
| E Mm 338 90 Hwy | 1 |
| E Mm309 Highway 90 | 1 |
| E Oak St | 1 |
ZIP 79781 at a glance
| Population | 74 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Terrell 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +93% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | +49% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 5 | -35% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79781
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79781?
Since 2015, 81 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Terrell County (42 injured, 14 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79781?
October has the most truck crashes in Terrell County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79781?
Since 2015, Terrell County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79781 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Terrell County records 987.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79781?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.