ZIP 76571 (Salado, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76571: 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 stands out for higher in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 76571: I-35 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76571 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,599 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bell County. They injured 1,540 people and killed 99.
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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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 76571 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Fm 2484 (3), Fm 2843 (2) and I-14 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
26 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Their busiest month is May, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 12.5, vs 3.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76571 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bell County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 10 |
| Fm 2484 | 3 |
| Fm 2843 | 2 |
| I-14 | 2 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-195 | 1 |
| US-190 | 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 76571 at a glance
| Population | 9,000 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,863 |
| Median home value | $441,195 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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. 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 76571
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76571?
Bell County has had 2,599 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,540 people and killing 99.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 76571?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76571 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76571?
The worst month is July: 9.3% of truck crashes in Bell County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76571?
Since 2015, Bell County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76571 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Bell County has 54.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76571?
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.