ZIP 76491 (Woodson, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76491: 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 |
Throckmorton County sits below Texas 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.
The headline for Throckmorton County: 9.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Throckmorton County has recorded 24 truck crashes since 2015, with 15 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 191 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (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 76491 since 2015: US-380 (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 76491 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 38.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.5% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Throckmorton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-380 | 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 76491 at a glance
| Population | 743 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,917 |
| Median home value | $105,818 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76491
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76491?
Since 2015, 24 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Throckmorton County (15 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76491?
Truck crashes in Throckmorton County peak in March, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76491?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Throckmorton County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76491 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 124.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Throckmorton County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76491?
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.