Argyle, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Argyle: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Argyle and Denton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Denton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Denton County compares with Texas
Denton County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Denton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Denton County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Denton County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Argyle at a glance: I-35 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Argyle.
Overview
Denton County has recorded 4,557 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,174 people injured and 105 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 66 truck crashes reported in Argyle since 2015, this page uses Denton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Argyle is I-35, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-35E (4), US-380 (4) and Fm 156 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
55 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.9 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Argyle fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Denton County.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Denton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 6 |
| I-35E | 4 |
| US-380 | 4 |
| Fm 156 | 3 |
| I-35W | 3 |
| SR-114 | 2 |
| SR-170 | 2 |
| US-377 | 2 |
| Fm 156 Blue Mound Rd | 1 |
| Fm 407 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Denton County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 160 |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 118 |
| I-35E | 82 |
| SR-114 | 46 |
| Main St | 45 |
| Sh 121 | 42 |
| Sh 114 | 40 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 31 |
Argyle at a glance
| Population | 6,294 |
| Land area | 11.6 sq mi |
| Density | 544 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76226) | $180,982 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76226) | $608,457 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Denton 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 | 205 | — | 5.9 |
| 2000s | 256 | +25% | 7.2 |
| 2010s | 292 | +14% | 4.8 |
| 2020s | 414 | +42% | 8.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 205 a year in the 1990s and 414 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 6.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Argyle
How many truck crashes happen in Argyle?
Since 2015, 4,557 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Denton County (2,174 injured, 105 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Argyle?
I-35 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Argyle since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Argyle?
Truck crashes in Denton County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Argyle?
Garbage trucks were involved in 55 reported crashes in Denton County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Argyle compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Denton County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Argyle?
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.