ZIP 76821 (Ballinger, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76821: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Runnels 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
2 of 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Runnels County compares with Texas
Runnels County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Runnels County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Runnels County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Runnels County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Runnels County at a glance: 5.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Runnels County. They injured 63 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76821 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-83 (2), Fm 2111 (1) and US-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76821 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Runnels County.
- With 5.3% 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
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 Runnels County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 2 |
| Fm 2111 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Runnels County) |
|---|---|
| Nw Fm 1692 | 2 |
| US-83 | 2 |
| Us Hwy 83 Hwy | 2 |
| Broadway | 1 |
| Fm 2111 | 1 |
| Fm 382 | 1 |
| Hutchings | 1 |
| Sh 153 | 1 |
ZIP 76821 at a glance
| Population | 4,670 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,380 |
| Median home value | $104,559 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Runnels 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 | 9 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -6% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 9 | +7% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | +2% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76821
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76821?
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Runnels County (63 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76821?
April has the most truck crashes in Runnels County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76821?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Runnels County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76821 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Runnels County has 106.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76821?
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.