ZIP 76853 (Lometa, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76853: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lampasas 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 204 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lampasas County compares with Texas
Lampasas County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lampasas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lampasas County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Lampasas County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Lampasas County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 204 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lampasas County. They injured 153 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-183 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76853 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-190 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76853 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-183 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 28.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Lampasas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 4 |
| US-190 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lampasas County) |
|---|---|
| S 800 Key Ave | 6 |
| N 900 Key Ave | 4 |
| S 500 Key Ave | 4 |
| E 1700 Central Texas Expy | 3 |
| N 800 Key Ave | 3 |
| S 700 Key Ave | 3 |
| E 100 Central Texas Expy | 2 |
| E 1200 Central Texas Expy | 2 |
ZIP 76853 at a glance
| Population | 1,618 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,500 |
| Median home value | $251,931 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lampasas 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 | 13 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | -32% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 12 | +46% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 18 | +49% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76853
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76853?
Lampasas County has had 204 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 153 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76853?
NHTSA data shows US-183 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76853 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76853?
Truck crashes in Lampasas County peak in October, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76853?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lampasas County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 76853 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lampasas County has 74.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76853?
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.