Hudspeth County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hudspeth 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
1 of 607 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hudspeth County compares with Texas
Hudspeth County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hudspeth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hudspeth County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,398.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 22.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 84% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 35% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 40.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Hudspeth County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Hudspeth County: 9.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Hudspeth County has recorded 607 truck crashes since 2015, with 383 people injured and 58 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Hudspeth County is I-10, with 22 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-62 (3) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Hudspeth County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hudspeth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hudspeth County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 22 |
| US-62 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hudspeth County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 56 |
| US-62 | 4 |
| Acala Rd | 1 |
| Indian Hot Spring Rd | 1 |
| Rm 1111 | 1 |
| Rm 2317 | 1 |
Hudspeth County at a glance
| Population | 3,608 |
| Land area | 4,570.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,410 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Hudspeth 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 | 30 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 37 | +24% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 47 | +26% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 52 | +13% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 52. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hudspeth County
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Questions fleets ask about Hudspeth County
How common are truck crashes in Hudspeth County?
Hudspeth County has had 607 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 383 people and killing 58.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hudspeth County?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 22 fatal large-truck crashes in Hudspeth County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hudspeth County?
August has the most truck crashes in Hudspeth County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hudspeth County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hudspeth County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Hudspeth County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Hudspeth County records 1,398.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hudspeth County?
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.