ZIP 76690 (Walnut Springs, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76690: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bosque 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
3 of 223 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bosque County compares with Texas
Bosque County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bosque County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bosque County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Bosque County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Bosque County: 2.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 223 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bosque County since 2015: 114 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.8%).
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76690 since 2015: US-67 (2) and SR-6 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76690 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bosque County.
- 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bosque County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 2 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bosque County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 6 | 4 |
| Avenue C | 2 |
| E Blue Sky Dr | 2 |
| E Ross St | 2 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
| Sh 22 | 2 |
| Sh 6 Hwy | 2 |
| State 6 Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 76690 at a glance
| Population | 1,214 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,448 |
| Median home value | $178,998 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bosque 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | +78% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 15 | +26% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 19 | +30% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76690
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76690?
Since 2015, 223 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bosque County (114 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76690?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Bosque County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76690?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Bosque County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76690 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Bosque County has 99.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76690?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.