ZIP 76401 (Stephenville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76401: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Erath 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
4 of 557 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Erath County compares with Texas
Erath County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Erath County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Erath County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Erath County has lower values than Texas for 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.
What stands out in Erath County: 7.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 557 crashes involving commercial trucks in Erath County since 2015: 291 people were injured and 41 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
1.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-281 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76401 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Fm 8 (2), US-377 (2) and US-67 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76401 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-281, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Erath County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 4 |
| Fm 8 | 2 |
| US-377 | 2 |
| US-67 | 2 |
| Fm 8 Lingleville Rd | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Erath County) |
|---|---|
| W Washington St | 26 |
| W South Loop | 14 |
| E South Loop | 10 |
| Morgan Mill Rd | 7 |
| E Lingleville Rd | 7 |
| East Rd | 6 |
| Northwest Loop | 4 |
| W Lingleville Rd | 4 |
ZIP 76401 at a glance
| Population | 31,375 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,210 |
| Median home value | $272,537 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Erath 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 | 23 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 32 | +39% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 39 | +21% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 48 | +23% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76401
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76401?
Erath County has had 557 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 291 people and killing 41.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 76401?
NHTSA data shows US-281 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76401 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76401?
Truck crashes in Erath County peak in September, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76401?
Since 2015, Erath County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76401 compare with Texas?
Erath County records 105.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76401?
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.