ZIP 76955 (Vancourt, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76955: 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).
Tom Green County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76955 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-87 (2) and CR-YORK Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76955 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 2 |
| CR-YORK Rd | 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 76955 at a glance
| Population | 80 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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. 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 76955
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76955?
Tom Green County has had 565 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 296 people and killing 24.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76955?
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 76955?
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 76955 compare with Texas?
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 76955?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.