ZIP 76666 (Mertens, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76666: 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Hill County has recorded 1,048 truck crashes since 2015, with 489 people injured and 55 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
4.5% 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 76666 is I-35E, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-35 (3), SR-171 (3) and US-35E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76666 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35E; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 | 4 |
| I-35 | 3 |
| SR-171 | 3 |
| 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 76666 at a glance
| Population | 261 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76666
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76666?
Since 2015, 1,048 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hill County (489 injured, 55 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76666?
Since 2015, I-35E has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76666: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76666?
The worst month is February: 11.9% of truck crashes in Hill County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76666?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hill County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76666 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hill County has 230.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76666?
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.