ZIP 79759 (Notrees, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79759: 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 runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Ector County: +235% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (206 vs 62).
Overview
Ector County has recorded 2,791 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,806 people injured and 161 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-302 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by I-20 (7), Fm 866 (3) and Fm 2020 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79759 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ector County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-302; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 Ector County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-302 | 10 |
| I-20 | 7 |
| Fm 866 | 3 |
| Fm 2020 | 2 |
| Fm 2020/University Blvd | 2 |
| CR-3RD St | 1 |
| CR-BUTTERFIELD Ave | 1 |
| CR-LONG Ave | 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 79759 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 242 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 12.0 a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79759
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79759?
2,791 truck crashes have been reported in Ector County since 2015, with 161 deaths and 1,806 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79759?
Since 2015, SR-302 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79759: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79759?
July has the most truck crashes in Ector County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79759?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ector County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79759 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Ector County has 146.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79759?
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 2016; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.