ZIP 76067 (Mineral Wells, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76067: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Palo Pinto 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
3 of 404 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Palo Pinto County compares with Texas
Palo Pinto County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Palo Pinto County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Palo Pinto County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 116.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Palo Pinto County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Palo Pinto County: 1 in 192 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Palo Pinto County has recorded 404 truck crashes since 2015, with 231 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-281 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: Fm 113 (1), Fm 3028 (1) and US-180 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76067 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Palo Pinto County.
- Check whether your routes use US-281, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Palo Pinto County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 3 |
| Fm 113 | 1 |
| Fm 3028 | 1 |
| US-180 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Palo Pinto County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 16 |
| Fm 1821 | 3 |
| US-180 | 3 |
| W 400 Hubbard St | 3 |
| Country Club Pkwy | 2 |
| E 1100 Hubbard St | 2 |
| E 1400 Hubbard St | 2 |
| E 4300 180 Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 76067 at a glance
| Population | 21,080 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,190 |
| Median home value | $177,623 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Palo Pinto 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 | 27 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 27 | -0% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 32 | +21% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 36 | +12% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 27 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76067
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76067?
Palo Pinto County has had 404 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 231 people and killing 23.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76067?
NHTSA data shows US-281 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76067 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76067?
March has the most truck crashes in Palo Pinto County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76067?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Palo Pinto County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76067 compare with Texas?
Palo Pinto County records 116.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76067?
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.