ZIP 76939 (Knickerbocker, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76939: 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. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Tom Green County at a glance: 3.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 565 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tom Green County since 2015: 296 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 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.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-277 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76939 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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
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-67 | 3 |
| US-277 | 2 |
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 76939 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 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 |
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 76939
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76939?
Tom Green County has had 565 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 296 people and killing 24.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 76939?
US-67 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76939 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76939?
The worst month is June: 10.8% of truck crashes in Tom Green County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76939?
Since 2015, Tom Green County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76939 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Tom Green County records 40.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76939?
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.