ZIP 76518 (Buckholts, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76518: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Milam 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
4 of 449 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Milam County compares with Texas
Milam County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Milam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Milam County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 145.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Milam County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Milam County: 9.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 449 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Milam County. They injured 296 people and killed 40.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come Fm 2269 Columbus Ave (1), Fm 487 (1) and US-190 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76518 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Milam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 2 |
| Fm 2269 Columbus Ave | 1 |
| Fm 487 | 1 |
| US-190 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Milam County) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 5 |
| N 2200 Travis Ave | 3 |
| US-77 | 3 |
| W 2000 4Th St | 3 |
| E 1300 Cameron Ave | 2 |
| E 1600 Cameron Ave | 2 |
| E 1700 4Th St | 2 |
| E 8500 Hwy 79 | 2 |
ZIP 76518 at a glance
| Population | 1,031 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,333 |
| Median home value | $220,921 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Milam 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 39 | +43% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 36 | -7% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 42 | +17% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76518
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76518?
Milam County has had 449 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 296 people and killing 40.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76518?
NHTSA data shows US-77 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76518 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76518?
August has the most truck crashes in Milam County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76518?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Milam County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 76518 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Milam County has 145.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76518?
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.