ZIP 76828 (Burkett, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76828: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coleman 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 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Coleman County compares with Texas
Coleman County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coleman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coleman County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 168.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Coleman County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Coleman County at a glance: 31.1% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Coleman County has recorded 162 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 76828 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coleman County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76828 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Coleman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coleman County) |
|---|---|
| Wallis Ave | 6 |
| US-84 | 4 |
| US-67 | 3 |
| Colorado St | 2 |
| E 900 Wallis St | 2 |
| Sh 206 | 2 |
| 1400 84 Hwy | 1 |
| 4300 67 Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 76828 at a glance
| Population | 168 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,141 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Coleman 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 7 | +8% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | +72% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | +16% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 14 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, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76828
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76828?
162 truck crashes have been reported in Coleman County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 64 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76828?
Truck crashes in Coleman County peak in August, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76828?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coleman County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76828 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Coleman County has 168.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76828?
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.