ZIP 76844 (Goldthwaite, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76844: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mills 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 110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mills County compares with Texas
Mills County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mills County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mills County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 205.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Mills County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Mills County: 25.2% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mills County. They injured 55 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 35.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76844 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-183 (2) and US-84 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76844 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mills County.
- 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Mills County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 2 |
| US-84 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mills County) |
|---|---|
| Fisher St | 7 |
| N Sh 16 | 2 |
| 4Th Street | 1 |
| Evans St | 1 |
| Fm 574 | 1 |
| N 600 16 Hwy | 1 |
| Sh 16 | 1 |
| W 1100 Farm Market 574 | 1 |
ZIP 76844 at a glance
| Population | 3,284 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,032 |
| Median home value | $222,029 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mills 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -5% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 7 | +58% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | +24% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76844
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76844?
110 truck crashes have been reported in Mills County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 55 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76844?
The worst month is October: 12.7% of truck crashes in Mills County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76844?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Mills County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 76844 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mills County has 205.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76844?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.