ZIP 79743 (Imperial, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79743: 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Pecos County: 3.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 687 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pecos County. They injured 438 people and killed 53.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 6.3% of truck crashes.
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-18 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: Fm 1053 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79743 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pecos County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-18, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 3.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pecos County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 4 |
| Fm 1053 | 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 79743 at a glance
| Population | 231 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,833 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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. NHTSA counts 4.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79743
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79743?
Pecos County has had 687 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 438 people and killing 53.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79743?
Since 2015, SR-18 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79743: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79743?
July has the most truck crashes in Pecos County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79743?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Pecos County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 79743 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pecos County has 399.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79743?
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.