ZIP 79783 (Tarzan, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79783: 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 sits below Texas on 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.
The headline for Martin County: 3.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Martin County has recorded 1,035 truck crashes since 2015, with 701 people injured and 98 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-349 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (17). After it: SR-176 (8) and Fm 829 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79783 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Martin County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-349; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.4% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-349 | 17 |
| SR-176 | 8 |
| Fm 829 | 4 |
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 79783 at a glance
| Population | 113 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $128,516 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 90. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79783
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79783?
Martin County has had 1,035 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 701 people and killing 98.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79783?
SR-349 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79783 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79783?
Truck crashes in Martin County peak in August, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79783?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Martin County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79783 compared with Texas?
Martin County records 1,702.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79783?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.