ZIP 76020 (Azle, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76020: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Parker 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
14 of 1,407 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Parker County compares with Texas
Parker County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Parker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Parker County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Parker County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes.
ZIP 76020 at a glance: Fm 730 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 76020.
Overview
Police reported 1,407 crashes involving commercial trucks in Parker County since 2015: 778 people were injured and 66 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fm 730 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76020 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Fm 51 (2), SR-199 (2) and Bailey Boswell Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76020 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Parker County.
- Check whether your routes use Fm 730, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Parker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 730 | 3 |
| Fm 51 | 2 |
| SR-199 | 2 |
| Bailey Boswell Rd | 1 |
| CR-CATTLEBARON Dr | 1 |
| CR-WHITE Settlement Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1220 | 1 |
| Fm 1220/Boat Club Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2257 Knob Hill Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2257/Knob Hill Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Parker County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 60 |
| Fort Worth Hwy | 25 |
| Santa Fe Dr | 14 |
| Mineral Wells Hwy | 11 |
| US-180 | 10 |
| Peaster Hwy | 9 |
| Church Rd | 8 |
| N 100 Main St | 8 |
ZIP 76020 at a glance
| Population | 34,602 |
| Density | 206 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,298 |
| Median home value | $306,690 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Parker 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 | 44 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 92 | +109% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 91 | -1% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 139 | +52% | 5.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 to 139. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76020
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76020?
1,407 truck crashes have been reported in Parker County since 2015, with 66 deaths and 778 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76020?
Since 2015, Fm 730 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76020: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76020?
The worst month is October: 9.8% of truck crashes in Parker County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76020?
Since 2015, Parker County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76020 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Parker County has 66.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76020?
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.