ZIP 76444 (De Leon, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76444: 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 |
Comanche County sits below Texas 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.
Comanche County at a glance: 27.5% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Comanche County has recorded 341 truck crashes since 2015, with 134 people injured and 20 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-6 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76444 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-16 (2) and Fm 1496 (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 76444 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Comanche County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-6, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.1% 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 Comanche County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-6 | 5 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| Fm 1496 | 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 76444 at a glance
| Population | 4,081 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,147 |
| Median home value | $111,425 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76444
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76444?
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 76444?
NHTSA data shows SR-6 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76444 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76444?
The worst month is February: 10.3% of truck crashes in Comanche County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76444?
Since 2015, Comanche County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76444 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
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 76444?
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.