ZIP 76048 (Granbury, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76048: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hood 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
6 of 343 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hood County compares with Texas
Hood County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hood County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Hood County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Hood County: 1 in 54 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.8%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 343 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hood County since 2015: 178 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-377 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76048 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Fm 2580 (1), Fm 4/Cleburne Hwy (1) and Fm 51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76048 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-377; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-377 | 3 |
| Fm 2580 | 1 |
| Fm 4/Cleburne Hwy | 1 |
| Fm 51 | 1 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hood County) |
|---|---|
| US-377 | 9 |
| Acton Hwy | 3 |
| Cleburne Hwy | 3 |
| Fm 4 | 3 |
| Glen Rose Hwy | 3 |
| S 1400 Morgan St | 3 |
| S 1500 Morgan St | 3 |
| Sh 144 | 3 |
ZIP 76048 at a glance
| Population | 27,000 |
| Density | 102 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,346 |
| Median home value | $245,388 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hood 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 | 14 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 31 | +122% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 24 | -22% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +30% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76048
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76048?
343 truck crashes have been reported in Hood County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 178 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76048?
NHTSA data shows US-377 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76048 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76048?
The worst month is May: 11.1% of truck crashes in Hood County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76048?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Hood County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 76048 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hood County has 42.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76048?
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.