ZIP 76848 (Hext, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76848: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Menard 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
1 of 77 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Menard County compares with Texas
Menard County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Menard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Menard County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 347.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 35.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Menard County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Menard County: 6.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 77 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Menard County. They injured 46 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 55 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 19.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 13.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 76848.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76848 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- With 6.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Menard 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 (Menard County) |
|---|---|
| N 100 Us 83 | 2 |
| Sh 29 | 2 |
| US-83 | 2 |
| Ellis | 1 |
| Ellis Ave | 1 |
| N 1619 Us 83 Hwy | 1 |
| N Unk Hwy 83 | 1 |
| S 800 Ellis St | 1 |
ZIP 76848 at a glance
| Population | 60 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Menard 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 | 3 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | +38% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | +42% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | -1% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 76848
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76848?
Menard County has had 77 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 46 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76848?
Truck crashes in Menard County peak in June, with 19.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76848?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Menard County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 76848 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Menard County records 347.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76848?
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.