ZIP 76871 (Richland Springs, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76871: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in San Saba 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 60 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How San Saba County compares with Texas
San Saba County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Saba County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Saba County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 95.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, San Saba County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for San Saba County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 60 crashes involving commercial trucks in San Saba County since 2015: 34 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 69 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 1.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (13.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76871 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-190 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Saba County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76871 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Saba County.
- 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 San Saba County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Saba County) |
|---|---|
| E 400 Wallace St | 2 |
| E 100 Wallace St | 1 |
| Fm 2997 Rd | 1 |
| S 1600 Hwy 16 | 1 |
| W 1300 Us 190 | 1 |
| W 2100 Wallace St | 1 |
| W 2400 Wallace St | 1 |
| W 2500 190 Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 76871 at a glance
| Population | 728 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,500 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Saba 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 3 | +66% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | +0% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +141% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76871
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76871?
60 truck crashes have been reported in San Saba County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 34 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76871?
March has the most truck crashes in San Saba County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76871?
Since 2015, San Saba County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76871 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 95.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Saba County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76871?
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.