ZIP 76554 (Little River Academy, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76554: 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.
The headline for ZIP 76554: 1.8× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76554: 1.8 in 2016–19, 3.2 in 2020–24.
Overview
Bell County has recorded 2,599 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,540 people injured and 99 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
I-35 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76554 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-95 (4), US-190 (4) and Fm 2484 (2).
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 12.5 deaths compared with 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76554 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Bell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 8 |
| SR-95 | 4 |
| US-190 | 4 |
| Fm 2484 | 2 |
| CR-REEDS Lake Loop | 1 |
| Fm 93 | 1 |
| Fm 93 Nolan Valley Rd | 1 |
| H Ave | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-363 | 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 76554 at a glance
| Population | 2,344 |
| Density | 113 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,500 |
| Median home value | $182,345 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 76554
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76554?
Since 2015, 2,599 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bell County (1,540 injured, 99 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 76554?
I-35 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76554 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76554?
Truck crashes in Bell County peak in July, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76554?
Since 2015, Bell County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76554 compared with Texas?
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 76554?
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.