ZIP 76653 (Kosse, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76653: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Limestone 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 266 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Limestone County compares with Texas
Limestone County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Limestone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Limestone County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Limestone County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
The headline for Limestone County: 1 in 250 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 266 crashes involving commercial trucks in Limestone County since 2015: 162 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76653 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-7 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76653 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Limestone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Limestone County) |
|---|---|
| S 400 Ellis St | 4 |
| E 1200 Yeagua St | 2 |
| N 1300 Ellis St | 2 |
| N 200 Martin Luther King Jr Hwy | 2 |
| N 500 Martin Luther King Jr Hwy | 2 |
| E 1000 Milam St | 1 |
| E 1000 Yeagua St | 1 |
| E 1100 Milam St | 1 |
ZIP 76653 at a glance
| Population | 1,067 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,500 |
| Median home value | $140,356 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Limestone 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 | 15 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 25 | +66% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 21 | -15% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 22 | +2% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76653
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76653?
266 truck crashes have been reported in Limestone County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 162 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76653?
February has the most truck crashes in Limestone County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76653?
Since 2015, Limestone County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76653 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Limestone County has 100.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76653?
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.