ZIP 76250 (Lindsay, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76250: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cooke 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
5 of 691 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cooke County compares with Texas
Cooke County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cooke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cooke County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 133.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Cooke County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for ZIP 76250: I-35 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 76250.
Overview
Cooke County has recorded 691 truck crashes since 2015, with 351 people injured and 35 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 76250 is I-35, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-82 (2), Fm 371 (1) and Grand Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76250 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cooke County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Cooke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 8 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| Fm 371 | 1 |
| Grand Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cooke County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 16 |
| US-82 | 7 |
| E 3400 Us Highway 82 Hwy | 4 |
| Brewer Ln | 3 |
| E 800 Us Highway 82 Hwy | 3 |
| W 900 Us Highway 82 | 3 |
| E 100 Division St | 2 |
| E 1000 Us Hwy 82 Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 76250 at a glance
| Population | 881 |
| Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,625 |
| Median home value | $268,749 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cooke 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 | 22 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 33 | +52% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 49 | +46% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 69 | +41% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 69. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76250
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76250?
Since 2015, 691 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cooke County (351 injured, 35 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76250?
I-35 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76250 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76250?
January has the most truck crashes in Cooke County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76250?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Cooke County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 76250 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 133.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cooke County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76250?
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.