ZIP 76071 (Newark, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76071: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 76071: US-81 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76071 since 2015.
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
June has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
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 76071 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Fm 730 (4), SR-114 (4) and Fm 156 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76071 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 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 156 | 2 |
| Bailey Boswell Rd | 1 |
| Blue Mound Rd W | 1 |
| Fm 1220 | 1 |
| Fm 1220/Boat Club Rd | 1 |
| Fm 156 Blue Mound Rd | 1 |
| Fm 156/Blue Mound Rd | 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 76071 at a glance
| Population | 5,159 |
| Density | 225 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,989 |
| Median home value | $287,511 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 66 to 119. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76071
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76071?
Wise County has had 1,252 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 643 people and killing 46.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76071?
Since 2015, US-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76071: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76071?
The worst month is June: 10.0% of truck crashes in Wise County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76071?
Since 2015, Wise County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76071 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 129.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wise County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76071?
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.