ZIP 76472 (Santo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76472: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Palo Pinto 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
3 of 404 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Palo Pinto County compares with Texas
Palo Pinto County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Palo Pinto County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Palo Pinto County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 116.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Palo Pinto County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Palo Pinto County at a glance: 1 in 192 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 404 crashes involving commercial trucks in Palo Pinto County since 2015: 231 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76472 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-281 (3) and CR-BLUE Flat Rd/Panama Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76472 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Palo Pinto County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 7 |
| US-281 | 3 |
| CR-BLUE Flat Rd/Panama Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Palo Pinto County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 16 |
| Fm 1821 | 3 |
| US-180 | 3 |
| W 400 Hubbard St | 3 |
| Country Club Pkwy | 2 |
| E 1100 Hubbard St | 2 |
| E 1400 Hubbard St | 2 |
| E 4300 180 Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 76472 at a glance
| Population | 1,725 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,482 |
| Median home value | $270,552 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Palo Pinto 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 | 27 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 27 | -0% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 32 | +21% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 36 | +12% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76472
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76472?
Palo Pinto County has had 404 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 231 people and killing 23.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76472?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76472 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76472?
The worst month is March: 11.9% of truck crashes in Palo Pinto County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76472?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Palo Pinto County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76472 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Palo Pinto County has 116.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76472?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.