ZIP 76228 (Bellevue, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76228: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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
1 of 258 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Texas
Clay County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 201.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Clay County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Clay County: 4.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Clay County has recorded 258 truck crashes since 2015, with 158 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76228 since 2015: US-287 (2) and Fm174 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76228 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 4.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 2 |
| Fm174 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 3 |
| E 900 Omega St | 2 |
| US-287 | 2 |
| E 1002 Omega Rd | 1 |
| E 115 Omega St | 1 |
| E 700 Omega St | 1 |
| Jay Rd | 1 |
| N 1400 Us 287 North Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 76228 at a glance
| Population | 1,263 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,250 |
| Median home value | $205,100 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 20 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 22 | +8% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 20 | -7% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 22 | +8% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76228
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76228?
Clay County has had 258 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 158 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76228?
September has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76228?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76228 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 201.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clay County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76228?
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.