ZIP 76623 (Avalon, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76623: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ellis 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
16 of 2,113 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ellis County compares with Texas
Ellis County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ellis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ellis County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Ellis County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 76623: I-35E 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 76623.
Overview
Ellis County has recorded 2,113 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,178 people injured and 87 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 76623 is I-35E, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-35 (5), Fm 55 (1) and Fm 877/Howard Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76623 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ellis County.
- Check whether your routes use I-35E, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Ellis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35E | 6 |
| I-35 | 5 |
| Fm 55 | 1 |
| Fm 877/Howard Rd | 1 |
| Mustang Rd | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| US-0287 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ellis County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 42 |
| US-287 | 23 |
| Ovilla Rd | 20 |
| E 100 Ovilla Rd | 12 |
| I-45 | 12 |
| Fm 66 | 10 |
| W 3000 Ennis Ave | 8 |
| Us 287 Bypass | 7 |
ZIP 76623 at a glance
| Population | 186 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $117,790 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ellis 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 | 94 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 113 | +19% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 132 | +17% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 194 | +47% | 7.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 94 to 194. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76623
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76623?
Ellis County has had 2,113 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,178 people and killing 87.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76623?
Since 2015, I-35E has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76623: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76623?
Truck crashes in Ellis County peak in June, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76623?
Since 2015, Ellis County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76623 compare with Texas?
Ellis County records 77.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76623?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.