ZIP 76872 (Rochelle, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76872: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McCulloch 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
1 of 146 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McCulloch County compares with Texas
McCulloch County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McCulloch County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McCulloch County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 172.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 28.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, McCulloch County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for McCulloch County: 28.4% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 146 crashes involving commercial trucks in McCulloch County since 2015: 90 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (14.4% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76872 since 2015: Fm 765 (1) and US-190 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76872 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McCulloch County.
- 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 McCulloch County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 765 | 1 |
| US-190 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McCulloch County) |
|---|---|
| N 500 Bridge St | 2 |
| N 800 San Angelo Hwy | 2 |
| S 2300 Bridge St | 2 |
| US-190 | 2 |
| US-87 | 2 |
| E 300 190 Hwy | 1 |
| E 900 6Th St | 1 |
| Fm 1311 | 1 |
ZIP 76872 at a glance
| Population | 754 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,750 |
| Median home value | $246,774 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McCulloch 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 | 7 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | -23% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 11 | +122% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 11 | -4% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76872
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76872?
McCulloch County has had 146 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 90 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76872?
Truck crashes in McCulloch County peak in April, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76872?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in McCulloch County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76872 compared with Texas?
McCulloch County records 172.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76872?
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.