ZIP 79713 (Ackerly, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79713: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Martin 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
1 of 1,035 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Martin County compares with Texas
Martin County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Martin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Martin County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,702.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 27.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 91% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Martin County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Martin County: 3.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,035 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Martin County. They injured 701 people and killed 98.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79713 since 2015: Fm 2002 (1) and US-87 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79713 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 3.4% 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 Martin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 2002 | 1 |
| US-87 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Martin County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 349 | 53 |
| I-20 | 35 |
| Sh 176 | 30 |
| Sh 137 | 14 |
| Fm 829 | 12 |
| Fm 1212 | 7 |
| Fm 846 | 4 |
| N 1300 Lamesa Hwy | 4 |
ZIP 79713 at a glance
| Population | 840 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,886 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Martin 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 | 9 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 15 | +71% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 65 | +341% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 90 | +38% | 8.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 90. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79713
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79713?
Martin County has had 1,035 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 701 people and killing 98.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79713?
August has the most truck crashes in Martin County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79713?
Since 2015, Martin County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79713 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Martin County records 1,702.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79713?
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.