ZIP 76544 (Fort Cavazos, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76544: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Coryell County: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.4%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 340 crashes involving commercial trucks in Coryell County since 2015: 177 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-36 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76544 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76544 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-36, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.2% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 4 |
| 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 76544 at a glance
| Population | 28,191 |
| Density | 293 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,846 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76544
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76544?
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 76544?
SR-36 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76544 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76544?
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 76544?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coryell County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76544 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 33.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coryell County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76544?
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.