Haslet, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Haslet: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Haslet and Tarrant County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tarrant County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Tarrant County compares with Texas
Tarrant County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tarrant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tarrant County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Tarrant County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
Tarrant County at a glance: June more garbage-truck crashes happen in June than in any other month (16%).
Overview
Since 2015, 12,221 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tarrant County. They injured 8,116 people and killed 368.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 3 truck crashes every day.
With 63 truck crashes reported in Haslet since 2015, this page uses Tarrant County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35W had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-35 (5), I-820 (5) and SR-114 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 142 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.8 deaths compared with 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Haslet fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-35W at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Tarrant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35W | 7 |
| I-35 | 5 |
| I-820 | 5 |
| SR-114 | 4 |
| SR-170 | 4 |
| US-287 | 4 |
| US-377 | 4 |
| Fm 156 | 3 |
| US-81 | 3 |
| Fm 156/Blue Mound Rd | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tarrant County) |
|---|---|
| North Fwy | 542 |
| South Fwy | 262 |
| North South Fwy | 177 |
| West Fwy | 136 |
| East Fwy | 132 |
| Airport Fwy | 110 |
| I-35 | 97 |
| Alliance Gateway Fwy | 88 |
Haslet at a glance
| Population | 4,743 |
| Land area | 9.0 sq mi |
| Density | 528 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76177) | $104,189 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76177) | $376,603 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tarrant 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 | 674 | — | 11.5 |
| 2000s | 773 | +15% | 11.6 |
| 2010s | 886 | +15% | 14.8 |
| 2020s | 1,099 | +24% | 20.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 674 to 1,099. 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 Haslet
How many truck accidents are there in Haslet?
12,221 truck crashes have been reported in Tarrant County since 2015, with 368 deaths and 8,116 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Haslet?
NHTSA data shows I-35W with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Haslet since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Haslet?
Truck crashes in Tarrant County peak in September, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Haslet?
Since 2015, Tarrant County has reported 142 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Haslet compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Tarrant County has 46.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Haslet?
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.