ZIP 76628 (Brandon, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76628: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hill 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
5 of 1,048 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hill County compares with Texas
Hill County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hill County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hill County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 230.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Hill County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Hill County: 4.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Hill County has recorded 1,048 truck crashes since 2015, with 489 people injured and 55 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (6.9%).
Road surface: 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-35E leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76628 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-35 (4), SR-171 (4) and Sp 579/Waco St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76628 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-35E at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.5% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Hill County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35E | 6 |
| I-35 | 4 |
| SR-171 | 4 |
| Sp 579/Waco St | 1 |
| US-35E | 1 |
| US-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hill County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 54 |
| Sh 171 | 5 |
| Sh 22 | 3 |
| Coke St | 2 |
| Corsicana Hwy | 2 |
| E Live Oak | 2 |
| Ih 35 Hwy | 2 |
| S 1679 Ih 35 | 2 |
ZIP 76628 at a glance
| Population | 50 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,083 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hill 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 | 42 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 82 | +95% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 77 | -6% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 94 | +22% | 4.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 94 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76628
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76628?
1,048 truck crashes have been reported in Hill County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 489 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76628?
Since 2015, I-35E has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76628: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76628?
Truck crashes in Hill County peak in February, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76628?
Since 2015, Hill County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76628 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Hill County has 230.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76628?
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.