ZIP 79763 (Odessa, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79763: 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 has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Ector County: +235% yearly reported truck crashes went from 62 in the 2000s to 206 in the 2010s.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79763 is I-20, with 23 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-302 (14), SR-338 (10) and US-385 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79763 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
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 | 23 |
| SR-302 | 14 |
| SR-338 | 10 |
| US-385 | 6 |
| Fm 2020 | 3 |
| Fm 866 | 3 |
| Fm 1882 | 2 |
| Fm 1936 | 2 |
| Fm 2020/University Blvd | 2 |
| Bi-20 | 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 79763 at a glance
| Population | 35,174 |
| Density | 269 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,877 |
| Median home value | $130,521 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 large-truck crashes: 12.0 a year in 2016–19, 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79763
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79763?
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 79763?
I-20 had 23 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79763 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79763?
Truck crashes in Ector County peak in July, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79763?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Ector County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79763 compared 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 79763?
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.