ZIP 76120 (Fort Worth, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76120: 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 runs above Texas on injuries per crash.
What stands out in Tarrant County: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 16% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 12,221 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tarrant County. They injured 8,116 people and killed 368.
That averages about 3 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76120 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-820 (12), I-35 (11) and I-30 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 142 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Their busiest month is June, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76120 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-20 | 13 |
| I-820 | 12 |
| I-35 | 11 |
| I-30 | 9 |
| I-35W | 7 |
| SR-180 | 7 |
| SR-360 | 6 |
| US-287 | 6 |
| SR-121 | 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 76120 at a glance
| Population | 21,102 |
| Density | 1,089 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,922 |
| Median home value | $305,326 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
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 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 76120
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76120?
Tarrant County has had 12,221 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 8,116 people and killing 368.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76120?
I-20 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76120 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76120?
The worst month is September: 9.0% of truck crashes in Tarrant County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76120?
Since 2015, Tarrant County has reported 142 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76120 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
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 76120?
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.