ZIP 76502 (Temple, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76502: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bell 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
12.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bell County compares with Texas
Bell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Bell County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 76502: I-35 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76502 since 2015.
Overview
Bell County has recorded 2,599 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,540 people injured and 99 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by US-190 (5), SR-36 (4) and Fm 439 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 26 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 12.5, vs 3.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76502 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 11 |
| US-190 | 5 |
| SR-36 | 4 |
| Fm 439 | 2 |
| Fm 93 | 2 |
| Fm 93 Nolan Valley Rd | 1 |
| Fm 935 | 1 |
| H Ave | 1 |
| I-14 | 1 |
| I35 Frontage | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bell County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 103 |
| I-14 | 18 |
| Airport Rd | 18 |
| Chaparral Rd | 15 |
| Wendland Rd | 14 |
| Industrial Blvd | 10 |
| Clear Creek Rd | 10 |
| US-190 | 9 |
ZIP 76502 at a glance
| Population | 52,669 |
| Density | 349 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,088 |
| Median home value | $271,910 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bell 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 | 109 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 132 | +21% | 4.6 |
| 2010s | 181 | +37% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 219 | +21% | 7.6 |
In the 1990s about 109 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 219. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76502
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76502?
2,599 truck crashes have been reported in Bell County since 2015, with 99 deaths and 1,540 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 76502?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76502: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76502?
Truck crashes in Bell County peak in July, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76502?
Since 2015, Bell County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76502 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Bell County records 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76502?
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.