ZIP 76549 (Killeen, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76549: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Bell County is lower on 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.
ZIP 76549 at a glance: US-190 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 76549.
Overview
Bell County has recorded 2,599 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,540 people injured and 99 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% 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 (3). It is followed by SR-195 (2), Fm 2657 (1) and Fm3470 Stan Schlueter Lp (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
26 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (15% of them).
They recorded 12.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76549 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bell County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-190; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 3 |
| SR-195 | 2 |
| Fm 2657 | 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 76549 at a glance
| Population | 56,038 |
| Density | 230 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,871 |
| Median home value | $224,228 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 109 a year in the 1990s and 219 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76549
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76549?
Since 2015, 2,599 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bell County (1,540 injured, 99 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76549?
NHTSA data shows US-190 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76549 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76549?
Truck crashes in Bell County peak in July, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76549?
Since 2015, Bell County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76549 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Bell County records 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76549?
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.