ZIP 76945 (Robert Lee, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76945: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coke 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
1 of 49 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coke County compares with Texas
Coke County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coke County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 115.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 4.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 39.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.7× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 23.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Coke County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Coke County: 16.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Coke County has recorded 49 truck crashes since 2015, with 31 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 93 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (2.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
0.0% 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 76945 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-208 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76945 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 39.5% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Coke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-208 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coke County) |
|---|---|
| US-277 | 3 |
| Sh 158 | 1 |
| Sh 208 | 1 |
| US-87 | 1 |
| Us 277 Hwy | 1 |
| W 300 Main St | 1 |
ZIP 76945 at a glance
| Population | 1,689 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,731 |
| Median home value | $91,736 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Coke 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +7% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -28% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | +154% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76945
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76945?
Coke County has had 49 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 31 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76945?
Truck crashes in Coke County peak in May, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76945?
Since 2015, Coke County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76945 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 115.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coke County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76945?
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.