Pecos County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pecos 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
3 of 687 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pecos County compares with Texas
Pecos County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pecos County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pecos County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 399.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 6.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 39.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Pecos County sits below Texas on 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.
Pecos County at a glance: 3.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 687 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pecos County since 2015: 438 people were injured and 53 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (6.3%).
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads in Pecos County with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-18 (6), US-285 (6) and Fm 1053 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Pecos County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pecos County.
- 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 3.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Pecos County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pecos County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 11 |
| SR-18 | 6 |
| US-285 | 6 |
| Fm 1053 | 3 |
| Fm 1776 | 3 |
| CR-HARRAL Road | 1 |
| Fm 11 | 1 |
| Fm 1450 | 1 |
| Fm1776 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pecos County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 14 |
| N 2571 Front St | 6 |
| Fm 1776 | 4 |
| Hovey Rd | 3 |
| Texas Gulf Rd | 3 |
| Tipton Rd | 3 |
| Fm 1053 | 2 |
| Interstate 10 Hwy | 2 |
Pecos County at a glance
| Population | 14,712 |
| Land area | 4,763.8 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,814 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pecos 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 | 17 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 30 | +76% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 52 | +74% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 55 | +6% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pecos County
ZIP codes in Pecos County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Pecos County
How common are truck crashes in Pecos County?
Since 2015, 687 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pecos County (438 injured, 53 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pecos County?
I-10 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Pecos County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pecos County?
Truck crashes in Pecos County peak in July, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pecos County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Pecos County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Pecos County compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Pecos County has 399.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pecos County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.