Fort Worth, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fort Worth: 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Fort Worth compares with Texas
Fort Worth against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fort Worth stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fort Worth | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.77 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Fort Worth is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on injuries per crash.
The headline for Fort Worth: I-20 deadliest road: 24 fatal truck crashes within 15 miles of Fort Worth since 2015.
Overview
Fort Worth has recorded 6,918 truck crashes since 2015, with 5,210 people injured and 268 killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 15 miles of Fort Worth with 24 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-820 (18), I-35 (16) and I-35W (14).
Garbage & waste trucks
67 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Fort Worth fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Fort Worth
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 24 |
| I-820 | 18 |
| I-35 | 16 |
| I-35W | 14 |
| I-30 | 11 |
| US-287 | 9 |
| SR-180 | 5 |
| SR-121 | 4 |
| US-377 | 4 |
| SR-170 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fort Worth) |
|---|---|
| North Fwy | 542 |
| South Fwy | 262 |
| North South Fwy | 177 |
| West Fwy | 136 |
| East Fwy | 132 |
| I-35 | 97 |
| Alliance Gateway Fwy | 88 |
| Northeast Loop 820 Fwy | 82 |
Fort Worth at a glance
| Population | 1,008,106 |
| Land area | 351.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,865 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76164) | $52,882 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76164) | $160,905 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fort Worth 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 | 281 | — | 11.5 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 11.6 |
| 2010s | 346 | +23% | 14.8 |
| 2020s | 618 | +79% | 20.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 281 to 618. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 18.2 a year in 2016–19, 20.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fort Worth
How many truck crashes happen in Fort Worth?
Since 2015, 6,918 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fort Worth (5,210 injured, 268 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fort Worth?
I-20 had 24 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Fort Worth since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fort Worth?
September has the most truck crashes in Fort Worth, 9.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fort Worth?
Garbage trucks were involved in 67 reported crashes in Fort Worth since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Fort Worth compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Fort Worth has 58.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fort Worth?
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.