Chula Vista, Zavala County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chula Vista, Zavala County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chula Vista, Zavala County and Zavala County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Zavala County numbers.
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 |
Zavala County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Zavala County: 11.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Zavala County has recorded 106 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Chula Vista, Zavala County since 2015; patterns below come from Zavala County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (14.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-85 leads within 10 miles of Chula Vista with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-0085 (1), SR-517 (1) and Sl 517 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Zavala County.
Route planning tips for Chula Vista, Zavala County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Zavala County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-85 | 2 |
| SR-0085 | 1 |
| SR-517 | 1 |
| Sl 517 | 1 |
| US-277 | 1 |
| US-83 | 1 |
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 |
Chula Vista, Zavala County at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78839) | $37,365 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78839) | $112,274 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chula Vista, Zavala County
How common are truck crashes in Chula Vista, Zavala County?
Since 2015, 106 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Zavala County (90 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Chula Vista, Zavala County?
Since 2015, SR-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Chula Vista: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Chula Vista, Zavala County?
The worst month is July: 14.2% of truck crashes in Zavala County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Chula Vista, Zavala County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Zavala County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Chula Vista, Zavala County compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 97.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Zavala County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Chula Vista, 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.