ZIP 76086 (Weatherford, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76086: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Parker 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
14 of 1,407 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Parker County compares with Texas
Parker County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Parker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Parker County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Parker County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
ZIP 76086 at a glance: I-20 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76086: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,407 crashes involving commercial trucks in Parker County since 2015: 778 people were injured and 66 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76086 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-171 (6), US-180 (3) and Fm 51 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76086 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Parker County.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Parker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 11 |
| SR-171 | 6 |
| US-180 | 3 |
| Fm 51 | 2 |
| Fm 920 | 2 |
| CR-UPPER Denton Rd | 1 |
| I20 Frontage | 1 |
| Ih-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Parker County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 60 |
| Fort Worth Hwy | 25 |
| Santa Fe Dr | 14 |
| Mineral Wells Hwy | 11 |
| US-180 | 10 |
| Peaster Hwy | 9 |
| Church Rd | 8 |
| N 100 Main St | 8 |
ZIP 76086 at a glance
| Population | 23,328 |
| Density | 651 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,578 |
| Median home value | $262,608 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Parker 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 | 44 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 92 | +109% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 91 | -1% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 139 | +52% | 5.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 to 139. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76086
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76086?
Parker County has had 1,407 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 778 people and killing 66.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 76086?
I-20 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76086 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76086?
Truck crashes in Parker County peak in October, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76086?
Since 2015, Parker County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76086 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 66.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Parker County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76086?
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.