ZIP 76934 (Carlsbad, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76934: 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 |
Tom Green County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Tom Green County: 3.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Tom Green County has recorded 565 truck crashes since 2015, with 296 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76934 happened on US-87 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76934 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Tom Green County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-87 | 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 76934 at a glance
| Population | 1,471 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,125 |
| Median home value | $233,991 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76934
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76934?
565 truck crashes have been reported in Tom Green County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 296 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76934?
June has the most truck crashes in Tom Green County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76934?
Since 2015, Tom Green County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76934 compare with Texas?
Tom Green County records 40.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76934?
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.