ZIP 76943 (Ozona, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76943: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crockett 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 358 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Crockett County compares with Texas
Crockett County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crockett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crockett County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,130.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 18.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 6.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 37.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Texas, Crockett County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Crockett County: 11.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 358 crashes involving commercial trucks in Crockett County since 2015: 197 people were injured and 21 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (14.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 76943 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Crockett County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76943 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- With 11.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Crockett 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 (Crockett County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 5 |
| Interstate Highway 10 | 1 |
| Loop | 1 |
| Loop 466 | 1 |
| S 1200 Avenue E St | 1 |
| Sh 137 | 1 |
| Sh 163 | 1 |
| Sl 466 | 1 |
ZIP 76943 at a glance
| Population | 2,651 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,664 |
| Median home value | $129,418 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Crockett 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 | 14 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | +17% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 34 | +113% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 30 | -10% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 30 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 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76943
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76943?
358 truck crashes have been reported in Crockett County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 197 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76943?
February has the most truck crashes in Crockett County, 14.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76943?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Crockett County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76943 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 1,130.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Crockett County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76943?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.