ZIP 79754 (Mentone, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79754: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Loving 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
2 of 348 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Loving County compares with Texas
Loving County against Texas and the US, 2017–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Loving County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2017–2025) | Loving County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75,694.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1203.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Loving County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Loving County: 8.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Loving County has recorded 348 truck crashes since 2015, with 189 people injured and 31 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 38.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79754 is SR-302, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-300 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79754 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-302, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2015 and 2016, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Loving County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-302 | 8 |
| CR-300 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Loving County) |
|---|---|
| County Road 300 | 11 |
| Sh 302 | 5 |
| E Mentone Loop | 2 |
| Rm 652 | 2 |
| Dallas St | 1 |
| Hilltop Dr | 1 |
| Pecos Street | 1 |
| Unnamed | 1 |
ZIP 79754 at a glance
| Population | 33 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,250 |
| Home ownership | 11% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Loving 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 | 0 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 1 | +140% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 17 | +1317% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 37 | +116% | 2.0 |
In the 2000s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 37. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79754
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79754?
348 truck crashes have been reported in Loving County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 189 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79754?
SR-302 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79754 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79754?
Truck crashes in Loving County peak in June, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79754?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Loving County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79754 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Loving County has 75,694.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79754?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015 and 2016; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.