ZIP 76261 (Ringgold, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76261: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Montague County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Montague County at a glance: 17.9% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 226 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montague County since 2015: 114 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76261 since 2015: US-81 (2), Fm 2332 (1) and US-82 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76261 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.4% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 2 |
| Fm 2332 | 1 |
| US-82 | 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 76261 at a glance
| Population | 221 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,250 |
| Median home value | $124,880 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 76261
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76261?
226 truck crashes have been reported in Montague County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 114 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76261?
Truck crashes in Montague County peak in July, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76261?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Montague County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 76261 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Montague County records 88.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76261?
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.