ZIP 76870 (Priddy, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76870: 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Mills County at a glance: 25.2% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mills County. They injured 55 people and killed 6.
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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
2.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76870 happened on US-84 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76870 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mills County.
- 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 76870 at a glance
| Population | 65 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,875 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76870
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76870?
Mills County has had 110 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 55 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76870?
October has the most truck crashes in Mills County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76870?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Mills County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 76870 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
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 76870?
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.