ZIP 76632 (Chilton, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76632: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Falls 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
1 of 324 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Falls County compares with Texas
Falls County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Falls County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Falls County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 153.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Falls County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Falls County at a glance: 3.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Falls County has recorded 324 truck crashes since 2015, with 170 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76632 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-77 (4), CR-WOODLAWN Road (1) and Fm 2837/Rosenthal Pkwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76632 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-7; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 3.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Falls County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 5 |
| US-77 | 4 |
| CR-WOODLAWN Road | 1 |
| Fm 2837/Rosenthal Pkwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Falls County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 6 | 3 |
| Bridge St | 2 |
| I-35 | 2 |
| Live Oak St | 2 |
| N Highway 77 Hwy | 2 |
| Williams St | 2 |
| Business 6 Hwy | 1 |
| Cr 176 | 1 |
ZIP 76632 at a glance
| Population | 1,350 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,193 |
| Median home value | $170,383 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Falls 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 | 14 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 19 | +34% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 26 | +35% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 31 | +17% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76632
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76632?
Falls County has had 324 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 170 people and killing 23.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 76632?
Since 2015, SR-7 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76632: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76632?
Truck crashes in Falls County peak in September, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76632?
Since 2015, Falls County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76632 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 153.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Falls County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76632?
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.