ZIP 76864 (Mullin, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76864: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Mills County at a glance: 25.2% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 110 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mills County since 2015: 55 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
2.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76864 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76864 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 2.9% 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
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 Mills County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 1 |
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 76864 at a glance
| Population | 798 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,598 |
| Median home value | $204,186 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76864
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76864?
110 truck crashes have been reported in Mills County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 55 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76864?
Truck crashes in Mills County peak in October, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76864?
Since 2015, Mills County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76864 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 205.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mills County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76864?
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.