ZIP 76201 (Denton, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76201: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Denton 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
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Denton County compares with Texas
Denton County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Denton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Denton County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Denton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 76201 at a glance: US-377 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76201 since 2015.
Overview
Denton County has recorded 4,557 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,174 people injured and 105 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-377 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: I-35 (7), US-380 (5) and I-35E (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
55 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Their busiest month is May, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76201 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-377; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 25.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Denton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-377 | 9 |
| I-35 | 7 |
| US-380 | 5 |
| I-35E | 3 |
| I-35W | 3 |
| SR-288 | 2 |
| Bolivar St | 1 |
| Fm 1173 | 1 |
| Fm 156 | 1 |
| I35 Frontage | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Denton County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 160 |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 118 |
| I-35E | 82 |
| SR-114 | 46 |
| Main St | 45 |
| Sh 121 | 42 |
| Sh 114 | 40 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 31 |
ZIP 76201 at a glance
| Population | 31,143 |
| Density | 2,202 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,982 |
| Median home value | $265,965 |
| Home ownership | 19% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Denton 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 | 205 | — | 5.9 |
| 2000s | 256 | +25% | 7.2 |
| 2010s | 292 | +14% | 4.8 |
| 2020s | 414 | +42% | 8.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 205 a year in the 1990s and 414 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.5 a year in 2016–19 and 8.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76201
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76201?
4,557 truck crashes have been reported in Denton County since 2015, with 105 deaths and 2,174 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76201?
Since 2015, US-377 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76201: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76201?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Denton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76201?
Garbage trucks were involved in 55 reported crashes in Denton County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76201 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Denton County has 37.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76201?
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.