ZIP 79788 (Wickett, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79788: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ward 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 822 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ward County compares with Texas
Ward County against Texas and the US, 2017–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ward County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2017–2025) | Ward County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 711.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 11.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 87% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Ward County is lower on garbage-truck share 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 Ward County: 5.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 822 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ward County. They injured 663 people and killed 66.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-18 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by I-20 (5), SR-115 (2) and 15th Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79788 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ward County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-18, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 5.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 2015 and 2016; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ward County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 6 |
| I-20 | 5 |
| SR-115 | 2 |
| 15th Street | 1 |
| Fm 1233 | 1 |
| I 20 Frontage | 1 |
| I-20D | 1 |
| Mu-Sealy Ave | 1 |
| SR-464 | 1 |
| Sealy Street | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ward County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 37 |
| Fm 1776 | 3 |
| S 2100 464 Loop | 3 |
| S 2100 Stockton Ave | 3 |
| S 100 464 Loop | 2 |
| S 1400 Loop 464 Rd | 2 |
| S 1900 Stockton Ave | 2 |
| W 1300 I 20 Service Rd | 2 |
ZIP 79788 at a glance
| Population | 699 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,109 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ward 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 | 17 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 16 | -6% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 60 | +282% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 62 | +3% | 4.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 62. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79788
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79788?
Ward County has had 822 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 663 people and killing 66.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79788?
SR-18 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79788 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79788?
Truck crashes in Ward County peak in June, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79788?
Since 2015, Ward County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79788 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Ward County records 711.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79788?
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 2015 and 2016; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.