Zavala County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Zavala County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 106 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Zavala County compares with Texas
Zavala County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Zavala County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Zavala County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 97.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.88 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Zavala County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Zavala County at a glance: 11.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Zavala County has recorded 106 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (10.4%).
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Zavala County is US-57, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fm 117 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Zavala County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Zavala County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Zavala County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Zavala County) |
|---|---|
| US-57 | 4 |
| Fm 117 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Zavala County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 140 | 3 |
| S Old Loma Vista Rd | 2 |
| N Us Highway 83 Hwy | 1 |
| Se 7822 Fm 117 Hwy | 1 |
| Tortuza Rd | 1 |
| US-83 | 1 |
Zavala County at a glance
| Population | 9,209 |
| Land area | 1,297.4 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $36,712 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Zavala 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 | 2 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | +175% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +62% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 9 | -8% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Zavala County
ZIP codes in Zavala County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Zavala County
How common are truck crashes in Zavala County?
106 truck crashes have been reported in Zavala County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 90 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Zavala County?
US-57 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Zavala County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Zavala County?
Truck crashes in Zavala County peak in July, with 14.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Zavala County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Zavala County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Zavala County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Zavala County has 97.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Zavala County?
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.