ZIP 76435 (Carbon, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76435: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Eastland 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
5 of 824 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Eastland County compares with Texas
Eastland County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Eastland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Eastland County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 383.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 6.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 3.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Texas, Eastland 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, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Eastland County: 6.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Eastland County has recorded 824 truck crashes since 2015, with 389 people injured and 36 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
6.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76435 happened on US-183 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76435 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 6.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Eastland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Eastland County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 38 |
| Conrad Hilton Blvd | 9 |
| Mile Marker | 6 |
| E 1400 Main St | 4 |
| Mile Marker 332 | 4 |
| W Mm332 Ih 20 Hwy | 4 |
| Fm 2214 | 3 |
| 330Mm Ih 20 | 2 |
ZIP 76435 at a glance
| Population | 726 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,667 |
| Median home value | $152,668 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Eastland 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 | 28 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 33 | +15% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 52 | +58% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 85 | +64% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 85 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76435
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76435?
Since 2015, 824 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Eastland County (389 injured, 36 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76435?
The worst month is February: 10.7% of truck crashes in Eastland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76435?
Since 2015, Eastland County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76435 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Eastland County records 383.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76435?
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.