ZIP 76023 (Boyd, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76023: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wise 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
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 |
Wise County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 76023 at a glance: US-81 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 76023.
Overview
Wise County has recorded 1,252 truck crashes since 2015, with 643 people injured and 46 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-81 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76023 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Fm 730 (4), SR-114 (4) and Fm 51 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76023 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wise County.
- Check whether your routes use US-81, 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.
- 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 Wise County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 8 |
| Fm 730 | 4 |
| SR-114 | 4 |
| Fm 51 | 3 |
| Fm 2123 | 1 |
| Fm 2257 Knob Hill Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2257/Knob Hill Rd | 1 |
| Fm 730/Allen St | 1 |
| Pojo Dr | 1 |
| SR-199 | 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 |
ZIP 76023 at a glance
| Population | 7,534 |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,277 |
| Median home value | $300,685 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 66 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 119. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76023
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76023?
1,252 truck crashes have been reported in Wise County since 2015, with 46 deaths and 643 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76023?
NHTSA data shows US-81 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76023 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76023?
Truck crashes in Wise County peak in June, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76023?
Since 2015, Wise County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76023 compared with Texas?
Wise County records 129.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76023?
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.