ZIP 76679 (Purdon, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76679: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Navarro 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 1,025 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Navarro County compares with Texas
Navarro County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Navarro County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Navarro County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 153.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Texas, Navarro County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Navarro County at a glance: 6.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,025 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Navarro County. They injured 552 people and killed 33.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
6.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come Fm 638 (1), SR-14 (1) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76679 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Navarro County.
- Check whether your routes use I-45, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Navarro County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 3 |
| Fm 638 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Navarro County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 58 |
| Sh 31 | 12 |
| S 238 Ih 45 Hwy | 6 |
| W 3600 7Th Ave | 4 |
| Ih 45 Hwy | 3 |
| N 237 Ih 45 Hwy | 3 |
| N 3000 Business 45 | 3 |
| S 239 45 Hwy | 3 |
ZIP 76679 at a glance
| Population | 1,433 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,878 |
| Median home value | $192,098 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Navarro 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 | 50 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 74 | +48% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 73 | -1% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 85 | +16% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 85. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76679
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76679?
Navarro County has had 1,025 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 552 people and killing 33.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76679?
Since 2015, I-45 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76679: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76679?
March has the most truck crashes in Navarro County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76679?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Navarro County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76679 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 153.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Navarro County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76679?
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.