ZIP 76227 (Aubrey, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76227: 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 sits below Texas 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.
The headline for ZIP 76227: US-377 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 76227.
Overview
Denton County has recorded 4,557 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,174 people injured and 105 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
Road surface: 1.1% 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 76227 is US-377, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-380 (3), Fm 428 (2) and I-35E (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 55 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76227 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-377, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Denton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-377 | 10 |
| US-380 | 3 |
| Fm 428 | 2 |
| I-35E | 2 |
| SR-288 | 2 |
| Fm 2931 | 1 |
| Fm 455 | 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 76227 at a glance
| Population | 62,127 |
| Density | 306 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,402 |
| Median home value | $401,234 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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. NHTSA counts 6.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76227
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76227?
Since 2015, 4,557 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Denton County (2,174 injured, 105 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76227?
NHTSA data shows US-377 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76227 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76227?
October has the most truck crashes in Denton County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76227?
Garbage trucks were involved in 55 reported crashes in Denton County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 76227 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Denton County has 37.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76227?
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.