ZIP 76455 (Gustine, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76455: 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). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Comanche County at a glance: 27.5% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in Texas.
Overview
Comanche County has recorded 341 truck crashes since 2015, with 134 people injured and 20 killed.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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
Within this area, SR-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76455 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Comanche County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 5 |
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 76455 at a glance
| Population | 784 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,346 |
| Median home value | $145,616 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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. 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 76455
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76455?
341 truck crashes have been reported in Comanche County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 134 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76455?
SR-36 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76455 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76455?
February has the most truck crashes in Comanche County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76455?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Comanche County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76455 compared with Texas?
Comanche County records 207.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76455?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.