Haltom City, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Haltom City: 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
5 of 223 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Haltom City compares with Texas
Haltom City against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Haltom City stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Haltom City | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| 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) | 24.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Haltom City sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Haltom City at a glance: 1 in 43 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.3%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 223 crashes involving commercial trucks in Haltom City since 2015: 132 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-820 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). Next come I-35 (12), I-35W (11) and I-30 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Haltom City fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-820; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.4% 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 Haltom City
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-820 | 15 |
| I-35 | 12 |
| I-35W | 11 |
| I-30 | 6 |
| US-287 | 6 |
| SR-121 | 4 |
| US-377 | 4 |
| SR-180 | 3 |
| SR-199 | 3 |
| Beach St | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Haltom City) |
|---|---|
| Airport Fwy | 26 |
| Denton Hwy | 26 |
| Haltom Rd | 9 |
| Ne 5600 820 Loop | 7 |
| Ne 4800 820 Loop | 6 |
| Sh 121 | 6 |
| I-820 | 5 |
| Ne 5600 Loop 820 | 5 |
Haltom City at a glance
| Population | 45,786 |
| Land area | 12.4 sq mi |
| Density | 3,707 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76117) | $51,670 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76117) | $211,347 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Haltom City 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 | — | 11.5 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 11.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | -19% | 14.8 |
| 2020s | 24 | +166% | 20.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 18.2 a year in 2016–19 and 20.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Haltom City
How many truck accidents are there in Haltom City?
223 truck crashes have been reported in Haltom City since 2015, with 4 deaths and 132 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Haltom City?
NHTSA data shows I-820 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Haltom City since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Haltom City?
The worst month is July: 11.7% of truck crashes in Haltom City happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Haltom City?
Since 2015, Haltom City has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Haltom City compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 43.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Haltom City, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Haltom City?
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.