ZIP 76460 (Loving, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76460: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Young 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
1 of 128 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Young County compares with Texas
Young County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Young County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Young County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Young County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Young County: June worst month: 14.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 128 crashes involving commercial trucks in Young County since 2015: 71 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (12.5%).
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76460 happened on SR-114 (2) and SR-16 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76460 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.2% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Young County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-114 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Young County) |
|---|---|
| Elm St | 7 |
| Fourth St | 3 |
| S 200 Sh 67 Hwy | 2 |
| E 1531 380 East Hwy | 1 |
| E 200 Oak | 1 |
| Fifth St | 1 |
| Fm 1769 | 1 |
| Industrial Blvd | 1 |
ZIP 76460 at a glance
| Population | 469 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,964 |
| Median home value | $156,537 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Young 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | +0% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | +32% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | +29% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76460
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76460?
Since 2015, 128 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Young County (71 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76460?
Truck crashes in Young County peak in June, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76460?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Young County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76460 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Young County has 61.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76460?
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.