Monahans, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monahans: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monahans and Ward County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ward County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 822 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ward County compares with Texas
Ward County against Texas and the US, 2017–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ward County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2017–2025) | Ward County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 711.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 11.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 87% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Ward 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.
The headline for Ward County: 5.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Ward County has recorded 822 truck crashes since 2015, with 663 people injured and 66 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 64 truck crashes reported in Monahans since 2015, this page uses Ward County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-18 leads within 10 miles of Monahans with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-20 (5), SR-115 (4) and Fm 1232 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Monahans fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ward County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-18 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2015 and 2016, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ward County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 6 |
| I-20 | 5 |
| SR-115 | 4 |
| Fm 1232 | 1 |
| Rm 2355 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ward County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 37 |
| Fm 1776 | 3 |
| S 2100 464 Loop | 3 |
| S 2100 Stockton Ave | 3 |
| S 100 464 Loop | 2 |
| S 1400 Loop 464 Rd | 2 |
| S 1900 Stockton Ave | 2 |
| W 1300 I 20 Service Rd | 2 |
Monahans at a glance
| Population | 7,334 |
| Land area | 28.9 sq mi |
| Density | 254 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79788) | $57,109 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ward 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 16 | -6% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 60 | +282% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 62 | +3% | 4.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 62. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Monahans
How many truck crashes happen in Monahans?
Ward County has had 822 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 663 people and killing 66.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Monahans?
Since 2015, SR-18 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Monahans: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Monahans?
The worst month is June: 10.6% of truck crashes in Ward County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Monahans?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ward County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Monahans compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 711.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ward County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Monahans?
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 2015 and 2016; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.