Falcon Mesa, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Falcon Mesa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Falcon Mesa 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 |
Zapata County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher 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.
Falcon Mesa had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Zapata County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (19.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Falcon Mesa since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Zapata County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Falcon Mesa 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.
- 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
Falcon Mesa at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78076) | $39,239 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78076) | $110,514 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Falcon Mesa
How many truck crashes happen in Falcon Mesa?
51 truck crashes have been reported in Zapata County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 50 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Falcon Mesa?
The worst month is November: 19.6% of truck crashes in Zapata County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Falcon Mesa?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Zapata County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Falcon Mesa compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 30.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Zapata County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Falcon Mesa?
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.