ZIP 79762 (Odessa, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79762: 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% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (62) to the 2010s (206).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,791 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ector County. They injured 1,806 people and killed 161.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (24). Next come SR-338 (10), Fm 1788 (8) and SR-302 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79762 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 24 |
| SR-338 | 10 |
| Fm 1788 | 8 |
| SR-302 | 5 |
| SR-349 | 5 |
| US-385 | 5 |
| SR-158 | 4 |
| SR-191 | 4 |
| Fm 1882 | 2 |
| Fm 1936 | 2 |
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 79762 at a glance
| Population | 39,927 |
| Density | 506 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,272 |
| Median home value | $227,371 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 79762
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79762?
Since 2015, 2,791 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ector County (1,806 injured, 161 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79762?
I-20 had 24 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79762 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79762?
Truck crashes in Ector County peak in July, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79762?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Ector County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79762 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 146.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ector County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79762?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.