ZIP 76372 (Newcastle, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76372: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Throckmorton 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 24 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Throckmorton County compares with Texas
Throckmorton County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Throckmorton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Throckmorton County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 124.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 4.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 38.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.7× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Throckmorton County has lower values than Texas for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Throckmorton County: 9.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Throckmorton County has recorded 24 truck crashes since 2015, with 15 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 191 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 16.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76372 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-380 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76372 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Throckmorton County.
- Morning starts matter: 38.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 9.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Throckmorton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-380 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Throckmorton County) |
|---|---|
| N 1200 Minter Ave | 2 |
| N 803 Minter Ave | 1 |
ZIP 76372 at a glance
| Population | 1,053 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,167 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Throckmorton 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +11% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -29% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | +44% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76372
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76372?
24 truck crashes have been reported in Throckmorton County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 15 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76372?
March has the most truck crashes in Throckmorton County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76372?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Throckmorton County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76372 compare with Texas?
Throckmorton County records 124.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76372?
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.