Chapeno, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chapeno: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chapeno and Zapata County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Zapata County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 51 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Zapata County compares with Texas
Zapata County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Zapata County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Zapata County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.93 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 81% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 32.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Zapata County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Zapata County: November 19.6% of truck crashes happen in November, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 51 crashes involving commercial trucks in Zapata County since 2015: 50 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 87 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Chapeno since 2015, this page uses Zapata County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 19.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Chapeno since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Zapata County.
Route planning tips for Chapeno fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 30.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.2% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Zapata County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Zapata County) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 4 |
| Agua Ave | 1 |
| Aguilares Rd | 1 |
| Hidalgo Blvd | 1 |
| Jennings Rd | 1 |
| S Mp-754 Us 83 Hwy | 1 |
Chapeno at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78545) | $24,550 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Zapata 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 12 | +1% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 6 | -47% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -41% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chapeno
How many truck accidents are there in Chapeno?
Since 2015, 51 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Zapata County (50 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Chapeno?
November has the most truck crashes in Zapata County, 19.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Chapeno?
Since 2015, Zapata County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Chapeno compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Zapata County has 30.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Chapeno?
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.