ZIP 76937 (Eola, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76937: 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 sits below Texas on 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% 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
US-87 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76937 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-YORK Rd (1), Fm 1692 (1) and Fm 388 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76937 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-87 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 3.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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-87 | 3 |
| CR-YORK Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1692 | 1 |
| Fm 388 | 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 76937 at a glance
| Population | 280 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,871 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76937
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76937?
Tom Green County has had 565 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 296 people and killing 24.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76937?
US-87 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76937 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76937?
Truck crashes in Tom Green County peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76937?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Tom Green County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76937 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 76937?
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.