ZIP 76249 (Krum, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76249: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 76249: I-35 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 76249.
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
Truck crashes peak in October (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: US-380 (4), Bolivar St (1) and Fm 1173 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
55 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (15%).
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76249 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Denton County.
- 25.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 6 |
| US-380 | 4 |
| Bolivar St | 1 |
| Fm 1173 | 1 |
| Fm 156 | 1 |
| I-35E | 1 |
| I-35W | 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 76249 at a glance
| Population | 10,637 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,169 |
| Median home value | $357,559 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 76249
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76249?
Denton County has had 4,557 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,174 people and killing 105.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76249?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76249: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76249?
Truck crashes in Denton County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76249?
Garbage trucks were involved in 55 reported crashes in Denton County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76249 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 37.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Denton County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76249?
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.