ZIP 79782 (Stanton, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79782: 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 |
Martin County has lower values than Texas for 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,035 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Martin County. They injured 701 people and killed 98.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79782 is I-20, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-137 (7), SR-176 (5) and Fm 829 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79782 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 9 |
| SR-137 | 7 |
| SR-176 | 5 |
| Fm 829 | 4 |
| Fm 1208 | 2 |
| 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 79782 at a glance
| Population | 3,867 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,986 |
| Median home value | $178,134 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 90 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 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79782
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79782?
1,035 truck crashes have been reported in Martin County since 2015, with 98 deaths and 701 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 79782?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79782 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79782?
Truck crashes in Martin County peak in August, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79782?
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 79782 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Martin County has 1,702.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79782?
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.