ZIP 76660 (Malone, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76660: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Hill County at a glance: 4.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 1,048 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hill County since 2015: 489 people were injured and 55 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76660 happened on SR-171 (3), SR-31 (3) and CR-3240 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76660 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hill County.
- With 4.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Hill County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-171 | 3 |
| SR-31 | 3 |
| CR-3240 | 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 76660 at a glance
| Population | 572 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,375 |
| Median home value | $186,335 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 94. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76660
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76660?
Since 2015, 1,048 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hill County (489 injured, 55 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76660?
Truck crashes in Hill County peak in February, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76660?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hill County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76660 compared with Texas?
Hill County records 230.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76660?
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.