ZIP 76522 (Copperas Cove, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76522: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coryell 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
14 of 340 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coryell County compares with Texas
Coryell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coryell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coryell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 4.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Coryell County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Coryell County at a glance: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (14 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Coryell County has recorded 340 truck crashes since 2015, with 177 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-190 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: Fm116 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76522 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coryell County.
- Look at alternatives to US-190 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Coryell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 4 |
| Fm116 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coryell County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 107 | 4 |
| Business 36 | 3 |
| E 2200 Main St | 3 |
| E 3200 Main St | 3 |
| N 1300 36 Hwy | 3 |
| S 2800 State Highway 36 | 3 |
| S 3000 State Highway 36 | 3 |
| Sh 36 | 3 |
ZIP 76522 at a glance
| Population | 42,118 |
| Density | 141 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,206 |
| Median home value | $186,948 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coryell 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 | 16 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 23 | +41% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 23 | +1% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 33 | +42% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76522
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76522?
Since 2015, 340 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coryell County (177 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76522?
NHTSA data shows US-190 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76522 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76522?
Truck crashes in Coryell County peak in March, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76522?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Coryell County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 76522 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Coryell County records 33.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76522?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.