ZIP 79789 (Wink, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79789: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Winkler 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 696 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Winkler County compares with Texas
Winkler County against Texas and the US, 2017–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winkler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2017–2025) | Winkler County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 942.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 15.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Winkler County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Winkler County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 696 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Winkler County. They injured 437 people and killed 61.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-302 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79789 with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-115 (3) and Fm 1232 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Winkler County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79789 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Winkler County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-302, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.6% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 Winkler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-302 | 14 |
| SR-115 | 3 |
| Fm 1232 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winkler County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 302 | 14 |
| Sh 18 | 14 |
| Sh 115 | 9 |
| Fm 874 | 8 |
| W 302 Hwy | 6 |
| E 302 State Highway | 4 |
| Hwy | 4 |
| Jim Sharp Blvd | 4 |
ZIP 79789 at a glance
| Population | 1,420 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,250 |
| Median home value | $137,206 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Winkler 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -7% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 37 | +950% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 66 | +80% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 66. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79789
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79789?
Winkler County has had 696 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 437 people and killing 61.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79789?
Since 2015, SR-302 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79789: 14.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79789?
September has the most truck crashes in Winkler County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79789?
Since 2015, Winkler County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79789 compared with Texas?
Winkler County records 942.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79789?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.