ZIP 76021 (Bedford, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76021: 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. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
What stands out in Tarrant County: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 16% of them.
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
September has the most truck crashes, 9.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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%).
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-820 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: I-30 (6), SR-121 (6) and SR-183 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
142 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (16%).
They recorded 0.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76021 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-820; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-820 | 8 |
| I-30 | 6 |
| SR-121 | 6 |
| SR-183 | 6 |
| SR-180 | 5 |
| SR-360 | 5 |
| I-635 | 3 |
| Abram St | 2 |
| SR-114 | 2 |
| US-377 | 2 |
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 76021 at a glance
| Population | 35,354 |
| Density | 1,881 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,097 |
| Median home value | $374,452 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 674 a year in the 1990s and 1,099 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 76021
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76021?
Since 2015, 12,221 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tarrant County (8,116 injured, 368 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 76021?
Since 2015, I-820 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76021: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76021?
Truck crashes in Tarrant County peak in September, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76021?
Garbage trucks were involved in 142 reported crashes in Tarrant County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 76021 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Tarrant County has 46.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76021?
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.