ZIP 76858 (Melvin, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76858: 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
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 |
Concho County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Concho County at a glance: 4.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Concho County has recorded 118 truck crashes since 2015, with 78 people injured and 5 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%.
November through March accounts for 52.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76858 happened on US-87 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Concho County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76858 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 4.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Concho County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-87 | 1 |
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 76858 at a glance
| Population | 212 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,875 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 76858
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76858?
Since 2015, 118 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Concho County (78 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76858?
Truck crashes in Concho County peak in December, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76858?
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 76858 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 317.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Concho County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76858?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.