ZIP 76941 (Mertzon, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76941: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Irion County, 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 59 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Irion County compares with Texas
Irion County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Irion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Irion County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 339.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.82 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 38.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.7× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 31.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Irion County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Irion County at a glance: 7.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 59 crashes involving commercial trucks in Irion County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 70 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 15.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.4%.
November through March accounts for 52.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 13.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76941 since 2015: US-67 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Irion County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76941 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Irion County.
- 38.6% 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 7.0% 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 Irion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Irion County) |
|---|---|
| N 21787 Us 67 | 1 |
| N Broadway St | 1 |
| Railroad Rd | 1 |
| Rm 2469 | 1 |
ZIP 76941 at a glance
| Population | 1,158 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,359 |
| Median home value | $159,544 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Irion 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 1 | -43% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 14 | +938% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 4 | -73% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76941
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76941?
59 truck crashes have been reported in Irion County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 49 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76941?
The worst month is March: 15.3% of truck crashes in Irion County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76941?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Irion County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76941 compared with Texas?
Irion County records 339.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76941?
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.