ZIP 76155 (Fort Worth, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76155: 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 more garbage-truck crashes happen in June than in any other month (16%).
Overview
Police reported 12,221 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tarrant County since 2015: 8,116 people were injured and 368 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 3 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76155 since 2015: I-30 (11), SR-183 (11), SR-12 (9), SR-360 (6) and I-635 (5). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 142 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (16% of them).
They recorded 0.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76155 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Tarrant County.
- 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-30 | 11 |
| SR-183 | 11 |
| SR-12 | 9 |
| SR-360 | 6 |
| I-635 | 5 |
| SR-121 | 5 |
| SR-180 | 5 |
| I-35 | 3 |
| Abram St | 2 |
| SR-114 | 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 76155 at a glance
| Population | 6,533 |
| Density | 716 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,229 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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. 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 76155
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76155?
Since 2015, 12,221 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tarrant County (8,116 injured, 368 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76155?
Truck crashes in Tarrant County peak in September, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76155?
Since 2015, Tarrant County has reported 142 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76155 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Tarrant County has 46.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76155?
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.