ZIP 79749 (Lenorah, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79749: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Martin County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Martin County at a glance: 3.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,035 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Martin County. They injured 701 people and killed 98.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-137 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79749 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-20 (6), SR-176 (5) and Fm 829 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79749 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-137; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 3.4% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-137 | 9 |
| I-20 | 6 |
| SR-176 | 5 |
| Fm 829 | 4 |
| Fm 3113 | 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 79749 at a glance
| Population | 477 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $34,286 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79749
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79749?
1,035 truck crashes have been reported in Martin County since 2015, with 98 deaths and 701 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79749?
SR-137 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79749 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79749?
Truck crashes in Martin County peak in August, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79749?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Martin County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79749 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Martin County has 1,702.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79749?
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.