ZIP 76010 (Arlington, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76010: 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 sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
What stands out in Tarrant County: June garbage-truck crashes peak in June (16% of the year's total).
Overview
Tarrant County has recorded 12,221 truck crashes since 2015, with 8,116 people injured and 368 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 3 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (17). Next come I-30 (9), SR-183 (6) and SR-360 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 142 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Their busiest month is June, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76010 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Tarrant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 17 |
| I-30 | 9 |
| SR-183 | 6 |
| SR-360 | 6 |
| I-820 | 5 |
| SR-180 | 5 |
| US-287 | 4 |
| Abram St | 2 |
| SR-12 | 2 |
| Calloway Cemetery Rd | 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 76010 at a glance
| Population | 54,978 |
| Density | 2,410 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,466 |
| Median home value | $216,386 |
| Home ownership | 31% |
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 76010
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76010?
12,221 truck crashes have been reported in Tarrant County since 2015, with 368 deaths and 8,116 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 76010?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76010 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76010?
Truck crashes in Tarrant County peak in September, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76010?
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 76010 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 46.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tarrant County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76010?
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.