ZIP 76448 (Eastland, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76448: 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 |
Eastland County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for 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
Police reported 824 crashes involving commercial trucks in Eastland County since 2015: 389 people were injured and 36 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
6.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by Fm 2214 (3) and US-183 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76448 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 6.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Eastland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 7 |
| Fm 2214 | 3 |
| 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 76448 at a glance
| Population | 5,100 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,122 |
| Median home value | $181,833 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 76448
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76448?
Eastland County has had 824 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 389 people and killing 36.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76448?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76448: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76448?
February has the most truck crashes in Eastland County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76448?
Since 2015, Eastland County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76448 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 383.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Eastland County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76448?
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.