Wichita Falls, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wichita Falls: 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
3 of 359 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wichita Falls compares with Texas
Wichita Falls against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wichita Falls stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wichita Falls | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 78% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Wichita Falls has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Wichita Falls at a glance: 3.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Wichita Falls has recorded 359 truck crashes since 2015, with 160 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 32.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.9% 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 (6). Next come US-82 (4), I-44 (2) and Fm 369 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Wichita Falls fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-287, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Wichita Falls
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 6 |
| US-82 | 4 |
| I-44 | 2 |
| Fm 369 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 1 |
| US-281 | 1 |
| Windthorst Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wichita Falls) |
|---|---|
| Central Fwy | 70 |
| Northwest Fwy | 34 |
| Central East Fwy | 31 |
| Jacksboro Hwy | 17 |
| Kemp Blvd | 13 |
| Southwest Pkwy | 10 |
| Central E Fwy | 9 |
| Lloyd Ruby Overpass | 6 |
Wichita Falls at a glance
| Population | 102,372 |
| Land area | 72.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,418 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76309) | $54,159 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76309) | $140,630 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wichita Falls 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 | 33 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 18 | -44% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 32 | +76% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 33 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wichita Falls
How common are truck crashes in Wichita Falls?
Wichita Falls has had 359 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 160 people and killing 3.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wichita Falls?
NHTSA data shows US-287 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Wichita Falls since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wichita Falls?
August has the most truck crashes in Wichita Falls, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wichita Falls?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wichita Falls since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wichita Falls compared with Texas?
Wichita Falls records 29.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wichita Falls?
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.