ZIP 76230 (Bowie, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76230: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montague 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 of 226 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montague County compares with Texas
Montague County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montague County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montague County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Montague County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Montague County: 17.9% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Montague County has recorded 226 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% 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 76230 is US-81, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-287 (3), Fm174 (1) and SR-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76230 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montague County.
- Look at alternatives to US-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Montague County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 4 |
| US-287 | 3 |
| Fm174 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montague County) |
|---|---|
| E 500 Wise St | 3 |
| US-287 | 3 |
| US-81 | 2 |
| Access Rd | 1 |
| Carter Lake Dr | 1 |
| E 0000 287 Hwy | 1 |
| E 100 Wise St | 1 |
| E 1200 Wise St | 1 |
ZIP 76230 at a glance
| Population | 10,536 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,641 |
| Median home value | $218,846 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montague 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 | 15 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 19 | +29% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 22 | +12% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 21 | -2% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 21 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76230
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76230?
226 truck crashes have been reported in Montague County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 114 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76230?
US-81 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76230 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76230?
The worst month is July: 11.5% of truck crashes in Montague County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76230?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montague County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76230 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Montague County has 88.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76230?
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.