ZIP 79855 (Van Horn, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79855: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Culberson 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 353 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Culberson County compares with Texas
Culberson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Culberson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Culberson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,343.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 21.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 39.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Texas, Culberson 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.
What stands out in Culberson County: 5.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Culberson County has recorded 353 truck crashes since 2015, with 250 people injured and 29 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Culberson County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79855 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Culberson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 6 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Culberson County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 23 |
| I 10 West Mile Post Exit 159 | 3 |
| John Conoly Rd | 3 |
| E Frontage Rd | 2 |
| Rm 652 | 2 |
| Van Horn Dr | 2 |
| Golf Course Rd | 1 |
| John Conelly | 1 |
ZIP 79855 at a glance
| Population | 2,177 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,910 |
| Median home value | $77,572 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Culberson 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 | 12 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 20 | +65% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 27 | +35% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 29 | +6% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79855
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79855?
Since 2015, 353 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Culberson County (250 injured, 29 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79855?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79855 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79855?
Truck crashes in Culberson County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79855?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Culberson County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79855 compare with Texas?
Culberson County records 1,343.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79855?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.