ZIP 76524 (Eddy, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76524: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Falls 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 324 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Falls County compares with Texas
Falls County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Falls County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Falls County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 153.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Falls County is lower on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Falls County: 3.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 324 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Falls County. They injured 170 people and killed 23.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: SR-7 (2), US-77 (2) and CR-BOX Ranch Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76524 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Falls County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 9 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| US-77 | 2 |
| CR-BOX Ranch Rd | 1 |
| CR-WOODLAWN Road | 1 |
| Fm 935 | 1 |
| I35 Frontage | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Falls County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 6 | 3 |
| Bridge St | 2 |
| I-35 | 2 |
| Live Oak St | 2 |
| N Highway 77 Hwy | 2 |
| Williams St | 2 |
| Business 6 Hwy | 1 |
| Cr 176 | 1 |
ZIP 76524 at a glance
| Population | 3,668 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,286 |
| Median home value | $207,037 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Falls 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 | 14 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 19 | +34% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 26 | +35% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 31 | +17% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76524
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76524?
Falls County has had 324 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 170 people and killing 23.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76524?
I-35 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76524 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76524?
Truck crashes in Falls County peak in September, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76524?
Since 2015, Falls County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76524 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 153.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Falls County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76524?
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.