ZIP 76009 (Alvarado, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76009: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Johnson 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Texas
Johnson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Johnson County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 76009: 2.4× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76009: 1.2 in 2016–19, 3.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 1,215 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnson County since 2015: 651 people were injured and 51 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-67 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76009 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-35 (6), Fm 917 (3) and I-35W (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Their busiest month is February, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76009 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-67, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Johnson County.
- 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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 8 |
| I-35 | 6 |
| Fm 917 | 3 |
| I-35W | 2 |
| Fm 2280/Old Betsy Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2738 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 917 | 18 |
| US-67 | 17 |
| I-35 | 13 |
| Chisholm Trail Pkwy | 12 |
| Weatherford Hwy | 8 |
| Fm 1902 | 5 |
| I-35W | 5 |
| N 100 Interstate 35W | 5 |
ZIP 76009 at a glance
| Population | 22,803 |
| Density | 90 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,755 |
| Median home value | $239,093 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | 68 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 136 | +101% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 84 | -38% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 120 | +42% | 4.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 68 a year in the 1990s and 120 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76009
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76009?
Since 2015, 1,215 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (651 injured, 51 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76009?
Since 2015, US-67 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76009: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76009?
September has the most truck crashes in Johnson County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76009?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Johnson County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76009 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Johnson County has 48.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76009?
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.