ZIP 76118 (Fort Worth, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76118: 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 |
Tarrant County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
Tarrant County at a glance: June garbage-truck crashes peak in June (16% of the year's total).
Overview
Tarrant County has recorded 12,221 truck crashes since 2015, with 8,116 people injured and 368 killed.
That averages about 3 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.4%.
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-820 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). It is followed by I-35 (11), I-20 (9) and I-30 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 142 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Their busiest month is June, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.8, vs 3.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76118 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-820, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Tarrant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-820 | 13 |
| I-35 | 11 |
| I-20 | 9 |
| I-30 | 8 |
| I-35W | 8 |
| SR-180 | 7 |
| SR-360 | 5 |
| SR-121 | 4 |
| US-287 | 4 |
| Abram St | 2 |
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 76118 at a glance
| Population | 17,991 |
| Density | 719 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,530 |
| Median home value | $327,298 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 674 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 1,099. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 18.2 a year in 2016–19 and 20.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76118
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76118?
Since 2015, 12,221 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tarrant County (8,116 injured, 368 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 76118?
NHTSA data shows I-820 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76118 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76118?
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 76118?
Garbage trucks were involved in 142 reported crashes in Tarrant County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76118 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 46.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tarrant County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76118?
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.