Ector County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ector County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
12 of 2,791 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ector County compares with Texas
Ector County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ector County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ector County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 146.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Texas, Ector County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Ector County at a glance: +235% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (206 vs 62).
Overview
Ector County has recorded 2,791 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,806 people injured and 161 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads in Ector County with 24 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-302 (21), SR-338 (10) and US-385 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Ector County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment 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.
Crash reporting for 2016 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ector County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Ector County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 24 |
| SR-302 | 21 |
| SR-338 | 10 |
| US-385 | 9 |
| Fm 2020 | 3 |
| Fm 866 | 3 |
| Fm 181 | 2 |
| Fm 1882 | 2 |
| Fm 1936 | 2 |
| Fm 2020/University Blvd | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ector County) |
|---|---|
| W 42Nd St | 21 |
| W Murphy St | 18 |
| I-20 | 17 |
| Andrews Hwy | 17 |
| N Moss Ave | 13 |
| S Moss Ave | 9 |
| W 16Th St | 9 |
| E 1900 Ih 20 | 8 |
Ector County at a glance
| Population | 170,022 |
| Land area | 897.9 sq mi |
| Density | 189 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,848 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ector 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 | 54 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 58 | +8% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 192 | +229% | 8.6 |
| 2020s | 242 | +26% | 8.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 54 to 242. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 12.0 a year in 2016–19, 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Ector County
ZIP codes in Ector County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Ector County
How many truck accidents are there in Ector County?
Ector County has had 2,791 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,806 people and killing 161.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ector County?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 24 fatal large-truck crashes in Ector County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ector County?
The worst month is July: 9.5% of truck crashes in Ector County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ector County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Ector County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Ector County compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 146.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ector County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ector County?
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 2016; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.