ZIP 76126 (Fort Worth, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76126: 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 more garbage-truck crashes happen in June than in any other month (16%).
Overview
Tarrant County has recorded 12,221 truck crashes since 2015, with 8,116 people injured and 368 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 3 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 76126 is I-20, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-30 (5), I-820 (2) and CR-CATTLEBARON Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 142 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.8, vs 3.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76126 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 | 14 |
| I-30 | 5 |
| I-820 | 2 |
| CR-CATTLEBARON Dr | 1 |
| CR-WHITE Settlement Rd | 1 |
| Normandale St | 1 |
| Tl 38 Chisholm Trail Pkwy | 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 76126 at a glance
| Population | 27,689 |
| Density | 156 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,905 |
| Median home value | $379,534 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 674 to 1,099. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 18.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 20.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76126
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76126?
Since 2015, 12,221 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tarrant County (8,116 injured, 368 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76126?
I-20 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76126 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76126?
September has the most truck crashes in Tarrant County, 9.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76126?
142 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tarrant County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76126 compared 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 76126?
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.