ZIP 79832 (Alpine, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79832: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Brewster 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
0 of 30 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brewster County compares with Texas
Brewster County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brewster County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brewster County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 39% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Brewster County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
What stands out in Brewster County: August worst month: 20.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 30 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brewster County since 2015: 18 people were injured and 0 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 138 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 20.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 20.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79832 since 2015: SR-118 (1) and US-67 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brewster County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79832 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 3.5% 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 Brewster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-118 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brewster County) |
|---|---|
| S 385 Hwy | 2 |
| E 100 Gallego Ave | 1 |
| E 1100 B Ave | 1 |
| E 1600 90 Hwy | 1 |
| E 90 Us Highway 90 | 1 |
| Mm262 90 Hwy | 1 |
| N 454 Us Hwy 90 Hwy | 1 |
| N 67 U S Highway 67 Miler Marker 898 Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 79832 at a glance
| Population | 330 |
| Density | 1,028 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brewster 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +80% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -64% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +160% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79832
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79832?
Brewster County has had 30 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 18 people and killing 0.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79832?
The worst month is August: 20.0% of truck crashes in Brewster County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79832?
Since 2015, Brewster County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79832 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 27.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Brewster County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79832?
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.