ZIP 76476 (Tolar, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76476: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hood 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
6 of 343 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hood County compares with Texas
Hood County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hood County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Hood County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Hood County: 1 in 54 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.8%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Hood County has recorded 343 truck crashes since 2015, with 178 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% 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 76476 happened on SR-144 (1) and US-377 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76476 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hood County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-144 | 1 |
| US-377 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hood County) |
|---|---|
| US-377 | 9 |
| Acton Hwy | 3 |
| Cleburne Hwy | 3 |
| Fm 4 | 3 |
| Glen Rose Hwy | 3 |
| S 1400 Morgan St | 3 |
| S 1500 Morgan St | 3 |
| Sh 144 | 3 |
ZIP 76476 at a glance
| Population | 4,144 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,364 |
| Median home value | $256,438 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hood 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 | 14 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 31 | +122% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 24 | -22% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +30% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 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 76476
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76476?
Hood County has had 343 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 178 people and killing 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76476?
The worst month is May: 11.1% of truck crashes in Hood County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76476?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hood County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76476 compared with Texas?
Hood County records 42.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76476?
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.