ZIP 76598 (Gatesville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76598: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coryell 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
14 of 340 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coryell County compares with Texas
Coryell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coryell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coryell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 4.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Coryell County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Coryell County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 340 crashes involving commercial trucks in Coryell County since 2015: 177 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by Fm 929 (1) and US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76598 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.2% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Coryell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 4 |
| Fm 929 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coryell County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 107 | 4 |
| Business 36 | 3 |
| E 2200 Main St | 3 |
| E 3200 Main St | 3 |
| N 1300 36 Hwy | 3 |
| S 2800 State Highway 36 | 3 |
| S 3000 State Highway 36 | 3 |
| Sh 36 | 3 |
ZIP 76598 at a glance
| Population | 491 |
| Density | 6,147 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coryell 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 | 16 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 23 | +41% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 23 | +1% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 33 | +42% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76598
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76598?
Since 2015, 340 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coryell County (177 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76598?
Since 2015, SR-36 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76598: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76598?
March has the most truck crashes in Coryell County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76598?
Since 2015, Coryell County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76598 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 33.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coryell County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76598?
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.