Paradise, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paradise: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Paradise and Wise County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wise County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 1,252 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wise County compares with Texas
Wise County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wise County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wise County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Wise County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Paradise: SR-114 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Paradise.
Overview
Wise County has recorded 1,252 truck crashes since 2015, with 643 people injured and 46 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Paradise since 2015; patterns below come from Wise County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-114 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come Fm 51 (2), US-380 (2) and Bu-380/Us-380 Business Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Paradise fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wise County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-114, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wise County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-114 | 3 |
| Fm 51 | 2 |
| US-380 | 2 |
| Bu-380/Us-380 Business Hwy | 1 |
| Fm 1655 | 1 |
| Fm 1810 | 1 |
| Fm 2123 | 1 |
| Fm 730 | 1 |
| Fm 730/Allen St | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wise County) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 17 |
| US-380 | 14 |
| N 1200 Us 81 Hwy | 8 |
| Us 380 Hwy | 8 |
| Sh 114 | 7 |
| N 1000 Us 81 Hwy | 5 |
| W 1000 Us 380 Hwy | 5 |
| E 500 Rock Island Ave | 4 |
Paradise at a glance
| Population | 765 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 367 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76073) | $101,563 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76073) | $301,139 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wise 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 | 66 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 113 | +71% | 7.5 |
| 2010s | 89 | -21% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 119 | +34% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 66 a year in the 1990s and 119 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Paradise
How many truck crashes happen in Paradise?
Since 2015, 1,252 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wise County (643 injured, 46 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Paradise?
NHTSA data shows SR-114 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Paradise since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Paradise?
Truck crashes in Wise County peak in June, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Paradise?
Since 2015, Wise County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Paradise compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wise County has 129.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Paradise?
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.