ZIP 79839 (Fort Hancock, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79839: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hudspeth 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 607 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Hudspeth County compares with Texas
Hudspeth County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hudspeth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hudspeth County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,398.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 22.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 84% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 35% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 40.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Hudspeth County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Hudspeth County at a glance: 9.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Hudspeth County has recorded 607 truck crashes since 2015, with 383 people injured and 58 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79839 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79839 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hudspeth County.
- 2.0% 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
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 Hudspeth 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 (Hudspeth County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 56 |
| US-62 | 4 |
| Acala Rd | 1 |
| Indian Hot Spring Rd | 1 |
| Rm 1111 | 1 |
| Rm 2317 | 1 |
ZIP 79839 at a glance
| Population | 1,416 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,950 |
| Median home value | $67,767 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Hudspeth 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 | 30 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 37 | +24% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 47 | +26% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 52 | +13% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 52. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79839
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79839?
Hudspeth County has had 607 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 383 people and killing 58.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79839?
Truck crashes in Hudspeth County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79839?
Since 2015, Hudspeth County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79839 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Hudspeth County has 1,398.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79839?
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.