ZIP 76253 (Myra, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76253: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
ZIP 76253 at a glance: I-35 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 76253.
Overview
Police reported 691 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cooke County since 2015: 351 people were injured and 35 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% 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 76253 is I-35, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-82 (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 76253 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 5 |
| US-82 | 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 76253 at a glance
| Population | 232 |
| Density | 220 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,952 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 69. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76253
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76253?
Since 2015, 691 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cooke County (351 injured, 35 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76253?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76253: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76253?
The worst month is January: 10.7% of truck crashes in Cooke County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76253?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cooke County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76253 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 133.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cooke County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76253?
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.