ZIP 76837 (Eden, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76837: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Concho 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 118 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Concho County compares with Texas
Concho County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Concho County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Concho County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 317.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 39% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 37.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Texas, Concho County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Concho County: 4.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 118 crashes involving commercial trucks in Concho County since 2015: 78 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76837 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Concho County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76837 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Concho 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 (Concho County) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 6 |
| US-87 | 3 |
| W Us Highway 87 Hwy | 2 |
| E Broadway St | 1 |
| E Farrm To Market Rd 1929 Rd | 1 |
| E Us Hwy Hwy | 1 |
| N 83 Us Hwy 83 Rd | 1 |
| N Us 83 Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 76837 at a glance
| Population | 1,926 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,528 |
| Median home value | $78,182 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Concho 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 | 6 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | -43% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 7 | +128% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 12 | +62% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76837
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76837?
Concho County has had 118 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 78 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76837?
The worst month is December: 13.6% of truck crashes in Concho County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76837?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Concho County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76837 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 317.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Concho County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76837?
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.