ZIP 76567 (Rockdale, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76567: 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 |
Milam County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Milam County at a glance: 9.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Milam County has recorded 449 truck crashes since 2015, with 296 people injured and 40 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 76567 is US-77, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-79 (2), Fm 1712 (1) and Fm 486 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76567 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Milam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 3 |
| US-79 | 2 |
| Fm 1712 | 1 |
| Fm 486 | 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 76567 at a glance
| Population | 9,032 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,983 |
| Median home value | $219,734 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 76567
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76567?
Since 2015, 449 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Milam County (296 injured, 40 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76567?
US-77 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76567 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76567?
Truck crashes in Milam County peak in August, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76567?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Milam County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 76567 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Milam County has 145.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76567?
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.