ZIP 76801 (Brownwood, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Brown 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
0 of 234 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brown County compares with Texas
Brown County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brown County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brown County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Brown County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Brown County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 234 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brown County since 2015: 133 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-183 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76801 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Fm 2126 (1), Fm 2524/Austin Ave (1) and SR-279 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brown County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76801 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-183, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 1.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Brown County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 2 |
| Fm 2126 | 1 |
| Fm 2524/Austin Ave | 1 |
| SR-279 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brown County) |
|---|---|
| Early Blvd | 25 |
| Garmon Dr | 6 |
| Coggin Ave | 3 |
| Crockett Dr | 3 |
| N Us 183 | 3 |
| S Us 377 | 3 |
| W 600 Commerce St | 3 |
| Austin Ave | 2 |
ZIP 76801 at a glance
| Population | 25,146 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,231 |
| Median home value | $147,953 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brown 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 | 12 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 12 | -1% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 14 | +15% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 22 | +60% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76801
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76801?
Brown County has had 234 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 133 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76801?
Since 2015, US-183 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76801: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76801?
July has the most truck crashes in Brown County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76801?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brown County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76801 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Brown County records 51.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76801?
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.