ZIP 76579 (Troy, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76579: 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 |
Bell County sits below Texas 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 76579: I-35 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76579 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,599 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bell County since 2015: 1,540 people were injured and 99 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (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
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). Next come SR-7 (2), CR-WOODLAWN Road (1) and Fm 935 (1).
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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 12.5 deaths compared with 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76579 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bell County.
- 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 | 11 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| CR-WOODLAWN Road | 1 |
| Fm 935 | 1 |
| H Ave | 1 |
| I35 Frontage | 1 |
| SR-317 | 1 |
| SR-363 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 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 76579 at a glance
| Population | 5,448 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,480 |
| Median home value | $234,486 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 76579
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76579?
Bell County has had 2,599 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,540 people and killing 99.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76579?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76579: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76579?
The worst month is July: 9.3% of truck crashes in Bell County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76579?
26 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bell County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76579 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bell County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76579?
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.