ZIP 79741 (Goldsmith, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79741: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ector 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
12 of 2,791 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ector County compares with Texas
Ector County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ector County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ector County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 146.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Ector County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Ector County at a glance: +235% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (206 vs 62).
Overview
Police reported 2,791 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ector County since 2015: 1,806 people were injured and 161 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79741 is SR-302, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fm 181 (2) and SR-158 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79741 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-302 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.5% 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
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.
Crash reporting for 2016 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ector County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-302 | 12 |
| Fm 181 | 2 |
| SR-158 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ector County) |
|---|---|
| W 42Nd St | 21 |
| W Murphy St | 18 |
| I-20 | 17 |
| Andrews Hwy | 17 |
| N Moss Ave | 13 |
| S Moss Ave | 9 |
| W 16Th St | 9 |
| E 1900 Ih 20 | 8 |
ZIP 79741 at a glance
| Population | 177 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,969 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ector 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 | 54 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 58 | +8% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 192 | +229% | 8.6 |
| 2020s | 242 | +26% | 8.2 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 242. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 12.0 a year in 2016–19, 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79741
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79741?
Since 2015, 2,791 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ector County (1,806 injured, 161 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 79741?
SR-302 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79741 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79741?
Truck crashes in Ector County peak in July, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79741?
Since 2015, Ector County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79741 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 146.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ector County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79741?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.