ZIP 76483 (Throckmorton, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76483: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Throckmorton 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 24 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Throckmorton County compares with Texas
Throckmorton County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Throckmorton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Throckmorton County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 124.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 4.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 38.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.7× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Throckmorton County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Throckmorton County: 9.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Throckmorton County has recorded 24 truck crashes since 2015, with 15 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 191 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 16.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (16.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76483 since 2015: US-183 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76483 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Throckmorton County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 38.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- With 9.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Throckmorton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Throckmorton County) |
|---|---|
| N 1200 Minter Ave | 2 |
| N 803 Minter Ave | 1 |
ZIP 76483 at a glance
| Population | 822 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,214 |
| Median home value | $83,459 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Throckmorton 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +11% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -29% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | +44% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76483
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76483?
Since 2015, 24 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Throckmorton County (15 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76483?
Truck crashes in Throckmorton County peak in March, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76483?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Throckmorton County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76483 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Throckmorton County has 124.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76483?
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.