Sierra Blanca, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sierra Blanca: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sierra Blanca 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 sits below Texas on 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.
Hudspeth County at a glance: 9.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 607 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hudspeth County since 2015: 383 people were injured and 58 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Sierra Blanca since 2015; patterns below come from Hudspeth County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Sierra Blanca is I-10, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
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 Sierra Blanca fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hudspeth County.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.0% 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 11 |
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 |
Sierra Blanca at a glance
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79851) | $55,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79851) | $61,045 |
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 Sierra Blanca
How common are truck crashes in Sierra Blanca?
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 Sierra Blanca?
I-10 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sierra Blanca since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sierra Blanca?
The worst month is August: 11.2% of truck crashes in Hudspeth County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sierra Blanca?
Since 2015, Hudspeth County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sierra Blanca 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Sierra Blanca?
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.