ZIP 76055 (Itasca, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76055: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hill 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
5 of 1,048 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hill County compares with Texas
Hill County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hill County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hill County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 230.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hill County sits below Texas on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Hill County: 4.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,048 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hill County since 2015: 489 people were injured and 55 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (6.9%).
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 76055 is I-35E, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-35 (1), Sp 579/Waco St (1) and US-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76055 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hill County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35E; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hill County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35E | 2 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| Sp 579/Waco St | 1 |
| US-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hill County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 54 |
| Sh 171 | 5 |
| Sh 22 | 3 |
| Coke St | 2 |
| Corsicana Hwy | 2 |
| E Live Oak | 2 |
| Ih 35 Hwy | 2 |
| S 1679 Ih 35 | 2 |
ZIP 76055 at a glance
| Population | 3,577 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,025 |
| Median home value | $177,734 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hill 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 | 42 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 82 | +95% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 77 | -6% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 94 | +22% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 94. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76055
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76055?
1,048 truck crashes have been reported in Hill County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 489 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76055?
Since 2015, I-35E has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76055: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76055?
Truck crashes in Hill County peak in February, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76055?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hill County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76055 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Hill County records 230.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76055?
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.