ZIP 79834 (Big Bend National Park, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79834: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Texas, Brewster County is lower on 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 20.0% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other 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
Truck crashes peak in August (20.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 79834 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brewster County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79834 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.
- 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.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 79834 at a glance
| Population | 331 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,617 |
| Home ownership | 2% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 79834
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79834?
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 79834?
August has the most truck crashes in Brewster County, 20.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79834?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brewster County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79834 compare with Texas?
Brewster County records 27.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79834?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.