ZIP 76270 (Sunset, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76270: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Montague County: 17.9% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in 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
Truck crashes peak in July (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 76270 is US-81, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-101 (2), Fm 1655 (1) and SR-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76270 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Montague County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 8 |
| SR-101 | 2 |
| Fm 1655 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 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 76270 at a glance
| Population | 1,826 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,553 |
| Median home value | $257,953 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76270
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76270?
Since 2015, 226 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montague County (114 injured, 17 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 76270?
NHTSA data shows US-81 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76270 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76270?
The worst month is July: 11.5% of truck crashes in Montague County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76270?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Montague County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76270 compared with Texas?
Montague County records 88.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76270?
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.