Iowa Park, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Iowa Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Iowa Park 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 |
Compared with Texas, Wichita County is lower 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 617 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wichita County since 2015: 288 people were injured and 24 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 20 truck crashes reported in Iowa Park since 2015, this page uses Wichita County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 32.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Iowa Park is US-287, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-82 (2), Fm 369 (1) and I-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Iowa Park fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-287 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Wichita County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 7 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| Fm 369 | 1 |
| I-44 | 1 |
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 |
Iowa Park at a glance
| Population | 6,583 |
| Land area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,543 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76367) | $76,310 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76367) | $143,078 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 57 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Iowa Park
How many truck accidents are there in Iowa Park?
Wichita County has had 617 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 288 people and killing 24.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Iowa Park?
Since 2015, US-287 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Iowa Park: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Iowa Park?
May has the most truck crashes in Wichita County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Iowa Park?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wichita County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Iowa Park compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wichita County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Iowa Park?
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.