ZIP 76049 (Granbury, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76049: 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).
What stands out in Hood County: 1 in 54 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Hood County has recorded 343 truck crashes since 2015, with 178 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 76049 is SR-171, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-377 (3), Fm 2580 (1) and Fm 4/Cleburne Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76049 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-171; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Hood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-171 | 7 |
| 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 76049 at a glance
| Population | 31,506 |
| Density | 114 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,967 |
| Median home value | $363,172 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76049
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76049?
343 truck crashes have been reported in Hood County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 178 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76049?
SR-171 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76049 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76049?
The worst month is May: 11.1% of truck crashes in Hood County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76049?
Since 2015, Hood County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76049 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Hood County records 42.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76049?
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.