Martin County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Martin 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 1,035 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Martin County compares with Texas
Martin County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Martin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Martin County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,702.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 27.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 91% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Martin County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Martin County: 3.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,035 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Martin County. They injured 701 people and killed 98.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-349 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (21). It is followed by SR-176 (11), I-20 (10) and SR-137 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Martin County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Martin County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-349 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 3.4% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Martin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Martin County) |
|---|---|
| SR-349 | 21 |
| SR-176 | 11 |
| I-20 | 10 |
| SR-137 | 9 |
| Fm 829 | 5 |
| Fm 1208 | 1 |
| Fm 2002 | 1 |
| Fm 3113 | 1 |
| SR-349C | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Martin County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 349 | 53 |
| I-20 | 35 |
| Sh 176 | 30 |
| Sh 137 | 14 |
| Fm 829 | 12 |
| Fm 1212 | 7 |
| Fm 846 | 4 |
| N 1300 Lamesa Hwy | 4 |
Martin County at a glance
| Population | 5,179 |
| Land area | 915.0 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $103,882 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Martin 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 | 9 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 15 | +71% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 65 | +341% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 90 | +38% | 8.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 90 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 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Martin County
ZIP codes in Martin County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Martin County
How many truck crashes happen in Martin County?
Since 2015, 1,035 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Martin County (701 injured, 98 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Martin County?
NHTSA data shows SR-349 with 21 fatal large-truck crashes in Martin County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Martin County?
Truck crashes in Martin County peak in August, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Martin County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Martin County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Martin County compare with Texas?
Martin County records 1,702.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Martin County?
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.