Burkburnett, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burkburnett: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burkburnett and Wichita County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wichita County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 617 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wichita County compares with Texas
Wichita County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wichita County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wichita County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 26.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Wichita County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Wichita County at a glance: 5.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 617 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wichita County. They injured 288 people and killed 24.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 21 truck crashes were reported in Burkburnett since 2015; patterns below come from Wichita County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-287 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-44 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Burkburnett fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-287; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Wichita County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 3 |
| I-44 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wichita County) |
|---|---|
| Central Fwy | 70 |
| Northwest Fwy | 34 |
| Central East Fwy | 31 |
| Jacksboro Hwy | 17 |
| Kemp Blvd | 13 |
| US-287 | 12 |
| Southwest Pkwy | 10 |
| Central E Fwy | 9 |
Burkburnett at a glance
| Population | 11,101 |
| Land area | 11.4 sq mi |
| Density | 977 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76354) | $68,721 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76354) | $161,398 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wichita 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 | 57 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 45 | -21% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 43 | -4% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 54 | +26% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 57 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burkburnett
How common are truck crashes in Burkburnett?
Since 2015, 617 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wichita County (288 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Burkburnett?
US-287 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Burkburnett since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Burkburnett?
Truck crashes in Wichita County peak in May, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Burkburnett?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Wichita County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Burkburnett compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Wichita County has 40.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Burkburnett?
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.