Pecan Gap, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pecan Gap: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pecan Gap and Delta County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Delta County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 54 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Delta County compares with Texas
Delta County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delta County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Delta County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Delta County: 3.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 54 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Delta County. They injured 32 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 76 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Pecan Gap since 2015; patterns below come from Delta County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (13.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pecan Gap since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-24 (2) and SR-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Delta County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Pecan Gap fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Delta County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Delta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 2 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delta County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 64 | 2 |
| Sh 24 | 2 |
| Bs 24 D | 1 |
| Fm 128 | 1 |
| Fm 1528 | 1 |
| N 8500 Sh 24 Hwy | 1 |
| State Highway 24 | 1 |
| Tx 154 | 1 |
Pecan Gap at a glance
| Population | 186 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 297 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75469) | $83,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75469) | $242,676 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delta 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | -10% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | +0% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 5 | +31% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pecan Gap
How common are truck crashes in Pecan Gap?
Since 2015, 54 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Delta County (32 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Pecan Gap?
February has the most truck crashes in Delta County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pecan Gap?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Delta County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pecan Gap compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 85.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Delta County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pecan Gap?
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.