ZIP 79842 (Marathon, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79842: 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. Where it is higher: 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
Since 2015, 30 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Brewster County. They injured 18 people and killed 0.
That averages about one truck crash every 138 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 20.0% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 48.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 79842.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brewster County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79842 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brewster County.
- With 3.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 79842 at a glance
| Population | 285 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,596 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 4 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79842
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79842?
Since 2015, 30 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brewster County (18 injured, 0 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79842?
Truck crashes in Brewster County peak in August, with 20.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79842?
Since 2015, Brewster County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79842 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 27.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Brewster County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79842?
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.