Fort Stockton, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fort Stockton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fort Stockton and Pecos County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pecos County numbers.
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 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.
What stands out in Pecos County: 3.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Pecos County has recorded 687 truck crashes since 2015, with 438 people injured and 53 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 89 truck crashes reported in Fort Stockton since 2015, this page uses Pecos County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: Fm 1053 (1), SR-18 (1) and US-285 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Fort Stockton fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Pecos County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 6 |
| Fm 1053 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| US-285 | 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 |
Fort Stockton at a glance
| Population | 8,147 |
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,468 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79735) | $78,935 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79735) | $172,275 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fort Stockton
How many truck crashes happen in Fort Stockton?
Pecos County has had 687 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 438 people and killing 53.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fort Stockton?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fort Stockton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fort Stockton?
Truck crashes in Pecos County peak in July, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fort Stockton?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pecos County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fort Stockton compared with Texas?
Pecos County records 399.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fort Stockton?
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.