ZIP 76070 (Nemo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76070: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Somervell County is lower on 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 133 crashes involving commercial trucks in Somervell County since 2015: 91 people were injured and 9 were killed.
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%.
November through March accounts for 30.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come Fm 1434 (1), Fm199 (1) and SR-144 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Somervell County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76070 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Somervell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 6 |
| Fm 1434 | 1 |
| 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 76070 at a glance
| Population | 1,164 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $140,420 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 76070
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76070?
133 truck crashes have been reported in Somervell County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 91 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76070?
US-67 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76070 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76070?
The worst month is September: 15.8% of truck crashes in Somervell County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76070?
Since 2015, Somervell County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76070 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 114.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Somervell County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76070?
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.