ZIP 76457 (Hico, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76457: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hamilton 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
0 of 149 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Texas
Hamilton County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 149.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Hamilton County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Hamilton County: 3.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 149 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hamilton County. They injured 83 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-6 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76457 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-281 (3), Fm 219 (1) and SR-220 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Hamilton County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76457 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-6 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-6 | 4 |
| US-281 | 3 |
| Fm 219 | 1 |
| SR-220 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| 2Nd St | 2 |
| N 100 Rice St | 2 |
| Sh 36 | 2 |
| W 4000 36 Hwy | 2 |
| County Road 221 | 1 |
| E 100 Main St | 1 |
| E 100 State 22 Hwy | 1 |
| E 1000 Main St | 1 |
ZIP 76457 at a glance
| Population | 4,244 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,238 |
| Median home value | $268,673 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +53% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 10 | +25% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | +40% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76457
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76457?
Since 2015, 149 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamilton County (83 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76457?
SR-6 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76457 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76457?
Truck crashes in Hamilton County peak in July, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76457?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hamilton County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76457 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamilton County has 149.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76457?
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.