ZIP 76116 (Fort Worth, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76116: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tarrant 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
0.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Tarrant County compares with Texas
Tarrant County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tarrant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tarrant County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Tarrant County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on injuries per crash.
The headline for Tarrant County: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 16% of them.
Overview
Police reported 12,221 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tarrant County since 2015: 8,116 people were injured and 368 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 3 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76116 with 19 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-35 (12), I-30 (6) and I-35W (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
142 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (16%).
They recorded 0.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76116 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Tarrant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 19 |
| I-35 | 12 |
| I-30 | 6 |
| I-35W | 6 |
| I-820 | 5 |
| SR-199 | 3 |
| Beach St | 2 |
| US-287 | 2 |
| 28th St | 1 |
| Berry St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tarrant County) |
|---|---|
| North Fwy | 542 |
| South Fwy | 262 |
| North South Fwy | 177 |
| West Fwy | 136 |
| East Fwy | 132 |
| Airport Fwy | 110 |
| I-35 | 97 |
| Alliance Gateway Fwy | 88 |
ZIP 76116 at a glance
| Population | 49,856 |
| Density | 1,567 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,187 |
| Median home value | $304,395 |
| Home ownership | 37% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tarrant 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 | 674 | — | 11.5 |
| 2000s | 773 | +15% | 11.6 |
| 2010s | 886 | +15% | 14.8 |
| 2020s | 1,099 | +24% | 20.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 674 a year in the 1990s and 1,099 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 18.2 a year in 2016–19, 20.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76116
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76116?
Tarrant County has had 12,221 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 8,116 people and killing 368.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 76116?
I-20 had 19 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76116 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76116?
Truck crashes in Tarrant County peak in September, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76116?
Garbage trucks were involved in 142 reported crashes in Tarrant County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 76116 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Tarrant County records 46.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76116?
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.