Zapata Ranch, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Zapata Ranch: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Zapata Ranch and Willacy County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Willacy County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 134 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Willacy County compares with Texas
Willacy County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Willacy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Willacy County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 37% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 3.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Willacy County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Willacy County: 38.6% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 134 crashes involving commercial trucks in Willacy County since 2015: 97 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Zapata Ranch since 2015; patterns below come from Willacy County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 3.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.7% of truck crashes.
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-69E leads within 10 miles of Zapata Ranch with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Fm 1015 (1), Fm 1425 (1) and I-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Zapata Ranch fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-69E, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Willacy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69E | 2 |
| Fm 1015 | 1 |
| Fm 1425 | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| SR-186 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Willacy County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 4 |
| US-77 | 3 |
| Cemetary County Rd | 1 |
| Copano Dr | 1 |
| E 1000 Hidalgo Ave | 1 |
| E 1100 Hidalgo Avenue Ave | 1 |
| E 200 Hidalgo Ave | 1 |
| E 957 Hidalgo Ave | 1 |
Zapata Ranch at a glance
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78594) | $23,307 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78594) | $37,960 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Willacy 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 | 12 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | -29% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 10 | +19% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | +8% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Zapata Ranch
How common are truck crashes in Zapata Ranch?
Willacy County has had 134 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Zapata Ranch?
I-69E had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Zapata Ranch since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Zapata Ranch?
The worst month is February: 10.4% of truck crashes in Willacy County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Zapata Ranch?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Willacy County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Zapata Ranch compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 57.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Willacy County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Zapata Ranch?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.