ZIP 76208 (Denton, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76208: 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 |
Denton County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 76208 at a glance: US-377 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 76208.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,557 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Denton County. They injured 2,174 people and killed 105.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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). Next come I-35 (6), US-380 (6) and I-35E (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 55 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
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 76208 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Denton County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-377; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 25.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 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 | 6 |
| US-380 | 6 |
| I-35E | 4 |
| I-35W | 2 |
| SR-288 | 2 |
| Fm 2931 | 1 |
| Fm 428 | 1 |
| I35 Frontage | 1 |
| US-77 | 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 76208 at a glance
| Population | 30,025 |
| Density | 424 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,967 |
| Median home value | $351,714 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 205 to 414. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 76208
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76208?
4,557 truck crashes have been reported in Denton County since 2015, with 105 deaths and 2,174 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76208?
Since 2015, US-377 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76208: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76208?
Truck crashes in Denton County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76208?
Garbage trucks were involved in 55 reported crashes in Denton County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76208 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Denton County has 37.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76208?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.