ZIP 76436 (Carlton, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76436: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Comanche 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
2 of 341 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Comanche County compares with Texas
Comanche County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Comanche County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Comanche County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 207.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 31% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Comanche 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, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Comanche County: 27.5% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 341 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Comanche County. They injured 134 people and killed 20.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 76436 is SR-36, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Fm 219 (1) and US-281 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76436 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment 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 Comanche County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 4 |
| Fm 219 | 1 |
| US-281 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Comanche County) |
|---|---|
| E 500 Central Ave | 5 |
| E 1200 Central Ave | 4 |
| Sh 36 | 3 |
| E 100 Central Ave | 2 |
| E 200 Central St | 2 |
| E 2200 377 Hwy | 2 |
| S 100 Austin St | 2 |
| W 900 Central Ave | 2 |
ZIP 76436 at a glance
| Population | 115 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,397 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Comanche 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | +2% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 22 | +79% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 29 | +30% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76436
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76436?
Since 2015, 341 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Comanche County (134 injured, 20 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76436?
NHTSA data shows SR-36 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76436 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76436?
February has the most truck crashes in Comanche County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76436?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Comanche County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76436 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Comanche County has 207.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76436?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.