ZIP 76528 (Gatesville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76528: 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 has lower values than Texas for 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.
The headline for Coryell County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 340 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Coryell County. They injured 177 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.4%.
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out 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, SR-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come Fm 929 (1) and US-84 (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 76528 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-36, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Coryell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 3 |
| Fm 929 | 1 |
| US-84 | 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 76528 at a glance
| Population | 18,935 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,558 |
| Median home value | $222,218 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76528
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76528?
Coryell County has had 340 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 177 people and killing 18.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76528?
SR-36 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76528 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76528?
Truck crashes in Coryell County peak in March, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76528?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coryell County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76528 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Coryell County has 33.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76528?
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.