ZIP 79851 (Sierra Blanca, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79851: 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
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 |
Compared with Texas, Hudspeth County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Hudspeth County: 9.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
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
August has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79851 happened on I-10 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 79851 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hudspeth County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Hudspeth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 1 |
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 79851 at a glance
| Population | 1,198 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,500 |
| Median home value | $61,045 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 79851
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79851?
Since 2015, 607 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hudspeth County (383 injured, 58 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79851?
Truck crashes in Hudspeth County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79851?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hudspeth County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79851 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Hudspeth County records 1,398.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79851?
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.