ZIP 76271 (Tioga, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76271: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grayson 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
12 of 1,050 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grayson County compares with Texas
Grayson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grayson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grayson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Grayson County sits below Texas on in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Grayson County: 2.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,050 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grayson County since 2015: 707 people were injured and 62 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% 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 76271 since 2015: Fm 455 (2), US-377 (2) and Fm 121 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76271 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Grayson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 455 | 2 |
| US-377 | 2 |
| Fm 121 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grayson County) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 36 |
| US-69 | 6 |
| Fm 121 | 5 |
| N Us 75 Hwy | 5 |
| S 1800 U S Highway 75 | 5 |
| S 3600 Us 75 Hwy | 5 |
| Texoma Pkwy | 5 |
| Fm 1897 | 4 |
ZIP 76271 at a glance
| Population | 1,859 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,125 |
| Median home value | $320,916 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grayson 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 | 58 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 52 | -9% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 65 | +25% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 101 | +55% | 5.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 58 a year in the 1990s and 101 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76271
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76271?
Since 2015, 1,050 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grayson County (707 injured, 62 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76271?
The worst month is June: 10.2% of truck crashes in Grayson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76271?
Since 2015, Grayson County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76271 compare with Texas?
Grayson County records 59.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76271?
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.