Town of Pecos, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Town of Pecos: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Town of Pecos and Reeves County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Reeves County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 1,635 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Reeves County compares with Texas
Reeves County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Reeves County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Reeves County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,245.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 19.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Reeves County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Reeves County: +386% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (140 vs 29).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,635 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Reeves County. They injured 961 people and killed 114.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Town of Pecos since 2015; patterns below come from Reeves County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: US-285 (6), Fm 2119 (2) and Bi-20 3rd St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Reeves County.
Route planning tips for Town of Pecos fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Reeves County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 9 |
| US-285 | 6 |
| Fm 2119 | 2 |
| Bi-20 3rd St | 1 |
| Bi-20B | 1 |
| CR-407 | 1 |
| CR-409 | 1 |
| Fm 1450 | 1 |
| Fm 1934 | 1 |
| I 20 Frontage Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Reeves County) |
|---|---|
| US-285 | 44 |
| I-20 | 13 |
| S 5200 Cedar St | 11 |
| Sh 17 | 7 |
| I-10 | 5 |
| S 5100 Cedar St | 5 |
| Rm 652 | 4 |
| Fm 2119 | 3 |
Town of Pecos at a glance
| Population | 10,224 |
| Land area | 30.3 sq mi |
| Density | 338 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79772) | $63,347 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79772) | $130,884 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Reeves 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 | 20 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 29 | +42% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 116 | +302% | 6.2 |
| 2020s | 126 | +9% | 5.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 126. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 9.0 a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Town of Pecos
How many truck accidents are there in Town of Pecos?
1,635 truck crashes have been reported in Reeves County since 2015, with 114 deaths and 961 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Town of Pecos?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Town of Pecos since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Town of Pecos?
The worst month is January: 10.0% of truck crashes in Reeves County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Town of Pecos?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Reeves County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Town of Pecos compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Reeves County has 1,245.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Town of Pecos?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.