ZIP 76543 (Killeen, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76543: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bell 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
12.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bell County compares with Texas
Bell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Bell County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Bell County at a glance: 15.3% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 2,599 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bell County since 2015: 1,540 people were injured and 99 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76543 happened on Fm 439 (2), I-14 (2), SR-195 (2), US-190 (2) and Fm 2484 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 26 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 12.5 deaths compared with 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76543 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bell County.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Bell County.
- 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 Bell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 439 | 2 |
| I-14 | 2 |
| SR-195 | 2 |
| US-190 | 2 |
| Fm 2484 | 1 |
| Fm 93 | 1 |
| Fm 93 Nolan Valley Rd | 1 |
| Fm3470 Stan Schlueter Lp | 1 |
| I14 Frontage | 1 |
| US-190F | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bell County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 103 |
| I-14 | 18 |
| Airport Rd | 18 |
| Chaparral Rd | 15 |
| Wendland Rd | 14 |
| Industrial Blvd | 10 |
| Clear Creek Rd | 10 |
| US-190 | 9 |
ZIP 76543 at a glance
| Population | 34,457 |
| Density | 374 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,564 |
| Median home value | $153,442 |
| Home ownership | 40% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bell 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 | 109 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 132 | +21% | 4.6 |
| 2010s | 181 | +37% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 219 | +21% | 7.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 109 to 219. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76543
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76543?
Since 2015, 2,599 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bell County (1,540 injured, 99 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76543?
July has the most truck crashes in Bell County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76543?
Since 2015, Bell County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76543 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bell County has 54.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76543?
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.