ZIP 76182 (North Richland Hills, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76182: 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 has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
The headline for Tarrant County: June garbage-truck crashes peak in June (16% of the year's total).
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%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 76182 is I-820, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-35W (9), US-377 (5) and I-30 (4).
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.8 deaths compared with 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76182 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-820; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 10 |
| I-35W | 9 |
| US-377 | 5 |
| I-30 | 4 |
| I-35 | 4 |
| SR-170 | 4 |
| SR-121 | 3 |
| US-287 | 3 |
| SR-114 | 2 |
| SR-360 | 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 76182 at a glance
| Population | 30,242 |
| Density | 1,349 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,558 |
| Median home value | $402,614 |
| 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 76182
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76182?
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 76182?
NHTSA data shows I-820 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76182 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76182?
Truck crashes in Tarrant County peak in September, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76182?
Garbage trucks were involved in 142 reported crashes in Tarrant County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 76182 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76182?
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.