Fort Hancock, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fort Hancock: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fort Hancock and Hudspeth County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hudspeth County numbers.
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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Hudspeth County: 9.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 607 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hudspeth County since 2015: 383 people were injured and 58 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Fort Hancock since 2015; patterns below come from Hudspeth County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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%).
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Fort Hancock with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Fort Hancock 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter 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.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 4 |
| 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 |
Fort Hancock at a glance
| Land area | 18.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79839) | $47,950 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79839) | $67,767 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 52 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fort Hancock
How many truck crashes happen in Fort Hancock?
607 truck crashes have been reported in Hudspeth County since 2015, with 58 deaths and 383 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fort Hancock?
I-10 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fort Hancock since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fort Hancock?
The worst month is August: 11.2% of truck crashes in Hudspeth County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fort Hancock?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hudspeth County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Fort Hancock compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 1,398.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hudspeth County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fort Hancock?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.