ZIP 76262 (Roanoke, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76262: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 76262: I-35W deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76262 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,557 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Denton County. They injured 2,174 people and killed 105.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-35W leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76262 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-114 (4), SR-170 (4) and US-377 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 55 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Their busiest month is May, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76262 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Denton County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35W; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Denton County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-35W | 6 |
| SR-114 | 4 |
| SR-170 | 4 |
| US-377 | 4 |
| Fm 156 | 3 |
| I-35 | 3 |
| Fm 156 Blue Mound Rd | 1 |
| Fm 156/Blue Mound Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1938 | 1 |
| Fm 407 | 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 76262 at a glance
| Population | 43,620 |
| Density | 398 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $151,250 |
| Median home value | $576,595 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 205 to 414. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.5 a year in 2016–19, 8.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76262
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76262?
Since 2015, 4,557 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Denton County (2,174 injured, 105 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76262?
I-35W had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76262 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76262?
October has the most truck crashes in Denton County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76262?
Garbage trucks were involved in 55 reported crashes in Denton County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76262 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Denton County has 37.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76262?
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.