ZIP 76430 (Albany, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76430: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shackelford 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 74 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shackelford County compares with Texas
Shackelford County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shackelford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shackelford County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 180.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Shackelford County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Shackelford County at a glance: 27.0% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Shackelford County has recorded 74 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 64 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (14.9% of the year) and are lowest in June (1.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
3.2% 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 76430 since 2015: SR-6 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shackelford County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76430 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shackelford County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- With 3.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Shackelford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shackelford County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 351 | 3 |
| E 449 180 Hwy | 1 |
| N 500 Main St | 1 |
| N 600 Main St | 1 |
| S 200 Main St | 1 |
| Tx 351 | 1 |
ZIP 76430 at a glance
| Population | 2,395 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,102 |
| Median home value | $204,901 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shackelford 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | -33% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +52% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +35% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76430
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76430?
74 truck crashes have been reported in Shackelford County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 39 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76430?
December has the most truck crashes in Shackelford County, 14.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76430?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shackelford County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76430 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Shackelford County has 180.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76430?
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.