ZIP 76078 (Rhome, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76078: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 76078: US-81 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 76078.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,252 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wise County. They injured 643 people and killed 46.
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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: 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 76078 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 156 | 2 |
| Fm 156 Blue Mound Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2257/Knob Hill Rd | 1 |
| Fm 407 | 1 |
| Fm 730/Allen St | 1 |
| Intermodal Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-156 | 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 76078 at a glance
| Population | 10,828 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,866 |
| Median home value | $306,507 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. 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 76078
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76078?
1,252 truck crashes have been reported in Wise County since 2015, with 46 deaths and 643 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76078?
Since 2015, US-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76078: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76078?
The worst month is June: 10.0% of truck crashes in Wise County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76078?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wise County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76078 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Wise County has 129.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76078?
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.