ZIP 76556 (Milano, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76556: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Milam 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
4 of 449 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Milam County compares with Texas
Milam County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Milam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Milam County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 145.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Milam County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Milam County: 9.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 449 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Milam County. They injured 296 people and killed 40.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76556 since 2015: US-77 (5), US-79 (5), SR-36 (4), Fm 1712 (1) and US-190 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76556 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Milam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 5 |
| US-79 | 5 |
| SR-36 | 4 |
| Fm 1712 | 1 |
| US-190 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Milam County) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 5 |
| N 2200 Travis Ave | 3 |
| US-77 | 3 |
| W 2000 4Th St | 3 |
| E 1300 Cameron Ave | 2 |
| E 1600 Cameron Ave | 2 |
| E 1700 4Th St | 2 |
| E 8500 Hwy 79 | 2 |
ZIP 76556 at a glance
| Population | 1,692 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,328 |
| Median home value | $175,699 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Milam 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 | 27 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 39 | +43% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 36 | -7% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 42 | +17% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 27 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76556
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76556?
449 truck crashes have been reported in Milam County since 2015, with 40 deaths and 296 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76556?
Truck crashes in Milam County peak in August, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76556?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Milam County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76556 compare with Texas?
Milam County records 145.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76556?
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.