ZIP 76539 (Kempner, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76539: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lampasas 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
2 of 204 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lampasas County compares with Texas
Lampasas County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lampasas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lampasas County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Lampasas County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Lampasas County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 204 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lampasas County since 2015: 153 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-190 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come Fm 2657 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76539 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-190 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 28.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lampasas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 6 |
| Fm 2657 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lampasas County) |
|---|---|
| S 800 Key Ave | 6 |
| N 900 Key Ave | 4 |
| S 500 Key Ave | 4 |
| E 1700 Central Texas Expy | 3 |
| N 800 Key Ave | 3 |
| S 700 Key Ave | 3 |
| E 100 Central Texas Expy | 2 |
| E 1200 Central Texas Expy | 2 |
ZIP 76539 at a glance
| Population | 9,415 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,625 |
| Median home value | $282,818 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lampasas 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 | 13 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | -32% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 12 | +46% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 18 | +49% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76539
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76539?
Lampasas County has had 204 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 153 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 76539?
NHTSA data shows US-190 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76539 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76539?
Truck crashes in Lampasas County peak in October, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76539?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lampasas County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76539 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Lampasas County has 74.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76539?
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.