ZIP 76043 (Glen Rose, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76043: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Somervell 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 133 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Somervell County compares with Texas
Somervell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Somervell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Somervell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 114.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 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 | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 25% below the state |
| After dark | 20.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Somervell County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Somervell County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 133 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Somervell County. They injured 91 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 15.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come Fm199 (1) and SR-144 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Somervell County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76043 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Somervell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 6 |
| Fm199 | 1 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Somervell County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 5 |
| E 1200 Hwy 67 | 2 |
| Ne 1300 Big Bend Trl | 2 |
| 7000 67 Hwy | 1 |
| Austin Rd | 1 |
| Big Bend Trail | 1 |
| Big Bend Trl | 1 |
| Cr 304 | 1 |
ZIP 76043 at a glance
| Population | 6,858 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,306 |
| Median home value | $250,637 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Somervell 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 | 6 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | +123% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 9 | -37% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 12 | +30% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76043
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76043?
Somervell County has had 133 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 91 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 76043?
NHTSA data shows US-67 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76043 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76043?
September has the most truck crashes in Somervell County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76043?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Somervell County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76043 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Somervell County has 114.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76043?
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.