ZIP 76073 (Paradise, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76073: 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 sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 76073: SR-114 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76073 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,252 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wise County. They injured 643 people and killed 46.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-114 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76073 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Fm 51 (2), Fm 730 (2) and Fm 2123 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76073 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-114; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Wise County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-114 | 3 |
| Fm 51 | 2 |
| Fm 730 | 2 |
| Fm 2123 | 1 |
| Fm 730/Allen St | 1 |
| Pojo Dr | 1 |
| US-380 | 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 76073 at a glance
| Population | 7,648 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,563 |
| Median home value | $301,139 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 66 a year in the 1990s and 119 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 76073
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76073?
Wise County has had 1,252 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 643 people and killing 46.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76073?
Since 2015, SR-114 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76073: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76073?
June has the most truck crashes in Wise County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76073?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Wise County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 76073 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wise County has 129.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76073?
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.