ZIP 76432 (Blanket, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76432: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Brown 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 234 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brown County compares with Texas
Brown County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brown County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brown County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Brown County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Brown County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Brown County has recorded 234 truck crashes since 2015, with 133 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76432 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-183 (1) and US-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Brown County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76432 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brown County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Brown County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brown County) |
|---|---|
| Early Blvd | 25 |
| Garmon Dr | 6 |
| Coggin Ave | 3 |
| Crockett Dr | 3 |
| N Us 183 | 3 |
| S Us 377 | 3 |
| W 600 Commerce St | 3 |
| Austin Ave | 2 |
ZIP 76432 at a glance
| Population | 1,459 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,688 |
| Median home value | $175,367 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brown 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 | 12 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 12 | -1% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 14 | +15% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 22 | +60% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76432
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76432?
Brown County has had 234 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 133 people and killing 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76432?
July has the most truck crashes in Brown County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76432?
Since 2015, Brown County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76432 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Brown County has 51.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76432?
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.