ZIP 76469 (Putnam, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76469: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Callahan 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 576 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Callahan County compares with Texas
Callahan County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Callahan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Callahan County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 330.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Texas, Callahan County is lower 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.
The headline for Callahan County: 7.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Callahan County has recorded 576 truck crashes since 2015, with 241 people injured and 35 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76469 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.5% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Callahan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 8 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Callahan County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 35 |
| S Access Rd | 3 |
| W Interstate 20 Hwy | 3 |
| Cherry St | 2 |
| E 299 Ih20 | 2 |
| E 303 Ih 20 | 2 |
| Sh 36 | 2 |
| W Ih 20 | 2 |
ZIP 76469 at a glance
| Population | 9 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Callahan 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 | 22 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 26 | +18% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 38 | +44% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 49 | +29% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 49. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76469
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76469?
576 truck crashes have been reported in Callahan County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 241 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76469?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76469 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76469?
February has the most truck crashes in Callahan County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76469?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Callahan County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76469 compared with Texas?
Callahan County records 330.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76469?
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.