ZIP 76363 (Goree, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76363: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Knox 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 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Knox County compares with Texas
Knox County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knox County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 64% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 30.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Knox County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Knox County at a glance: 14.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Knox County has recorded 52 truck crashes since 2015, with 22 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 82 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 19.2% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 32.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76363 since 2015: US-277 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Knox County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76363 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Knox County.
- 2.0% 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
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 Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-277 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knox County) |
|---|---|
| S 700 3Rd Ave | 2 |
| E 100 Main St | 1 |
| E 400 Main St | 1 |
| E 82 Hwy | 1 |
| Ne 277 Hwy | 1 |
| S 400 Central Ave | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
ZIP 76363 at a glance
| Population | 137 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,778 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Knox 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +5% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -3% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | +29% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76363
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76363?
52 truck crashes have been reported in Knox County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 22 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76363?
May has the most truck crashes in Knox County, 19.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76363?
Since 2015, Knox County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76363 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 136.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Knox County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76363?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.