Imperial, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Imperial: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Imperial 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 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.
The headline for Pecos County: 3.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 687 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pecos County. They injured 438 people and killed 53.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Imperial had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pecos County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 6.3% of truck crashes.
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Imperial since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm 1053 (1) and Fm 11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Imperial fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pecos County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| Fm 1053 | 1 |
| Fm 11 | 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 |
Imperial at a glance
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79743) | $71,833 |
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. NHTSA counts 4.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Imperial
How many truck accidents are there in Imperial?
687 truck crashes have been reported in Pecos County since 2015, with 53 deaths and 438 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Imperial?
The worst month is July: 10.8% of truck crashes in Pecos County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Imperial?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pecos County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Imperial compare 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 Imperial?
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.