ZIP 76670 (Milford, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76670: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ellis 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
16 of 2,113 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ellis County compares with Texas
Ellis County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ellis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ellis County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Ellis County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 76670 at a glance: I-35E most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76670: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,113 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ellis County. They injured 1,178 people and killed 87.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35E had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by I-35 (4), Sp 579/Waco St (1) and US-35E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76670 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-35E, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Ellis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35E | 7 |
| I-35 | 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 (Ellis County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 42 |
| US-287 | 23 |
| Ovilla Rd | 20 |
| E 100 Ovilla Rd | 12 |
| I-45 | 12 |
| Fm 66 | 10 |
| W 3000 Ennis Ave | 8 |
| Us 287 Bypass | 7 |
ZIP 76670 at a glance
| Population | 1,963 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,104 |
| Median home value | $213,743 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ellis 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 | 94 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 113 | +19% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 132 | +17% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 194 | +47% | 7.8 |
In the 1990s about 94 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 194. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76670
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76670?
2,113 truck crashes have been reported in Ellis County since 2015, with 87 deaths and 1,178 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76670?
NHTSA data shows I-35E with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76670 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76670?
June has the most truck crashes in Ellis County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76670?
Since 2015, Ellis County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76670 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Ellis County records 77.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76670?
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.