Weatherford, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Weatherford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
4 of 452 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Weatherford compares with Texas
Weatherford against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Weatherford stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Weatherford | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Weatherford is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Weatherford: I-20 12 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Weatherford.
Overview
Since 2015, 452 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Weatherford. They injured 257 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 37.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of Weatherford with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-171 (6), US-180 (3) and Fm 51 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Weatherford fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Weatherford
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 12 |
| SR-171 | 6 |
| US-180 | 3 |
| Fm 51 | 2 |
| Fm 920 | 2 |
| CR-UPPER Denton Rd | 1 |
| I20 Frontage | 1 |
| Ih-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Weatherford) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 34 |
| Fort Worth Hwy | 24 |
| Santa Fe Dr | 14 |
| Mineral Wells Hwy | 11 |
| Peaster Hwy | 9 |
| N 100 Main St | 8 |
| E 1500 Interstate 20 | 7 |
| US-180 | 7 |
Weatherford at a glance
| Population | 39,397 |
| Land area | 27.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,418 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76086) | $60,578 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76086) | $262,608 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Weatherford 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 | 11 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 19 | +73% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 44 | +127% | 5.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Weatherford
How many truck accidents are there in Weatherford?
Weatherford has had 452 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 257 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Weatherford?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Weatherford: 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in Weatherford?
Truck crashes in Weatherford peak in July, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Weatherford?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Weatherford since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Weatherford compare with Texas?
Weatherford records 98.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Weatherford?
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.