ZIP 76470 (Ranger, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76470: 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 has lower values than Texas for 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.
Eastland County at a glance: 6.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Eastland County has recorded 824 truck crashes since 2015, with 389 people injured and 36 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 76470 is I-20, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Fm 2214 (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 76470 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 6.6% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 8 |
| Fm 2214 | 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 76470 at a glance
| Population | 3,218 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,434 |
| Median home value | $73,607 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 85. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76470
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76470?
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 76470?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76470: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76470?
February has the most truck crashes in Eastland County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76470?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Eastland County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76470 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Eastland County has 383.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76470?
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.