ZIP 76873 (Rockwood, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76873: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coleman 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 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coleman County compares with Texas
Coleman County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coleman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coleman County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 168.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Coleman County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Coleman County: 31.1% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Coleman County has recorded 162 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 27 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
0.7% 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 76873 since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm 765 (1) and US-283 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Coleman County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76873 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Coleman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 765 | 1 |
| US-283 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coleman County) |
|---|---|
| Wallis Ave | 6 |
| US-84 | 4 |
| US-67 | 3 |
| Colorado St | 2 |
| E 900 Wallis St | 2 |
| Sh 206 | 2 |
| 1400 84 Hwy | 1 |
| 4300 67 Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 76873 at a glance
| Population | 120 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $145,469 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Coleman 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 7 | +8% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | +72% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | +16% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76873
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76873?
Since 2015, 162 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coleman County (64 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76873?
The worst month is August: 12.3% of truck crashes in Coleman County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76873?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coleman County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76873 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Coleman County has 168.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76873?
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.