ZIP 79730 (Coyanosa, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79730: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pecos 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
3 of 687 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pecos County compares with Texas
Pecos County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pecos County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pecos County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 399.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 6.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 39.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Pecos County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Pecos County: 3.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 687 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pecos County since 2015: 438 people were injured and 53 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (6.3%).
Road surface: 3.7% 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 79730 since 2015: Fm 1450 (1), Fm 1776 (1), Fm1776 (1) and SR-18 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79730 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 3.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment 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 Pecos County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 1450 | 1 |
| Fm 1776 | 1 |
| Fm1776 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pecos County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 14 |
| N 2571 Front St | 6 |
| Fm 1776 | 4 |
| Hovey Rd | 3 |
| Texas Gulf Rd | 3 |
| Tipton Rd | 3 |
| Fm 1053 | 2 |
| Interstate 10 Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 79730 at a glance
| Population | 123 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pecos 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 | 17 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 30 | +76% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 52 | +74% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 55 | +6% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79730
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79730?
Pecos County has had 687 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 438 people and killing 53.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79730?
The worst month is July: 10.8% of truck crashes in Pecos County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79730?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Pecos County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79730 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 399.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pecos County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79730?
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.