ZIP 76006 (Arlington, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76006: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tarrant County, 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
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. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
Tarrant County at a glance: June more garbage-truck crashes happen in June than in any other month (16%).
Overview
Tarrant County has recorded 12,221 truck crashes since 2015, with 8,116 people injured and 368 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 3 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). Next come I-20 (7), I-820 (7) and SR-183 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 142 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (16% of them).
They recorded 0.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76006 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tarrant County.
- Check whether your routes use I-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Tarrant County.
- 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 Tarrant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 11 |
| I-20 | 7 |
| I-820 | 7 |
| SR-183 | 7 |
| SR-360 | 6 |
| SR-180 | 5 |
| SR-121 | 3 |
| Abram St | 2 |
| Calloway Cemetery Rd | 1 |
| Carrier Pkwy | 1 |
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 |
ZIP 76006 at a glance
| Population | 23,446 |
| Density | 1,185 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,139 |
| Median home value | $295,392 |
| Home ownership | 25% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 674 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 1,099. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 18.2 a year in 2016–19 and 20.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76006
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76006?
12,221 truck crashes have been reported in Tarrant County since 2015, with 368 deaths and 8,116 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76006?
I-30 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76006 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76006?
The worst month is September: 9.0% of truck crashes in Tarrant County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76006?
142 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tarrant County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76006 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 46.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tarrant County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76006?
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.