ZIP 76909 (San Angelo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76909: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tom Green 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
8 of 565 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tom Green County compares with Texas
Tom Green County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tom Green County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tom Green County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Tom Green County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Tom Green County: 3.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 565 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tom Green County. They injured 296 people and killed 24.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-277 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76909 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-87 (3), Fm 2105 (2) and US-67 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76909 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-277, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Tom Green County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-277 | 4 |
| US-87 | 3 |
| Fm 2105 | 2 |
| US-67 | 2 |
| Fm2288 | 1 |
| US-306 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tom Green County) |
|---|---|
| Knickerbocker Rd | 21 |
| Sherwood Way | 20 |
| S 0 Abe St | 8 |
| Burma Rd | 6 |
| N 1900 Bryant Blvd | 6 |
| N 2900 Bryant Blvd | 6 |
| Christoval Rd | 5 |
| N 1000 Bell St | 4 |
ZIP 76909 at a glance
| Population | 405 |
| Density | 1,540 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tom Green 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 | 34 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 30 | -11% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 50 | +65% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 48 | -4% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76909
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76909?
565 truck crashes have been reported in Tom Green County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 296 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76909?
US-277 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76909 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76909?
June has the most truck crashes in Tom Green County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76909?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tom Green County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76909 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Tom Green County has 40.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76909?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.