ZIP 76865 (Norton, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76865: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Runnels 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 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Runnels County compares with Texas
Runnels County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Runnels County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Runnels County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Runnels County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Runnels County: 5.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Runnels County has recorded 123 truck crashes since 2015, with 63 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
Road surface: 5.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76865 since 2015: US-277 (2) and Fm 2111 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76865 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 5.3% 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
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 Runnels County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-277 | 2 |
| Fm 2111 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Runnels County) |
|---|---|
| Nw Fm 1692 | 2 |
| US-83 | 2 |
| Us Hwy 83 Hwy | 2 |
| Broadway | 1 |
| Fm 2111 | 1 |
| Fm 382 | 1 |
| Hutchings | 1 |
| Sh 153 | 1 |
ZIP 76865 at a glance
| Population | 206 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,155 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Runnels 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 | 9 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -6% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 9 | +7% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | +2% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76865
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76865?
123 truck crashes have been reported in Runnels County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 63 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76865?
April has the most truck crashes in Runnels County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76865?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Runnels County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76865 compared with Texas?
Runnels County records 106.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76865?
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.