ZIP 76272 (Valley View, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76272: 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 sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
ZIP 76272 at a glance: I-35 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 76272.
Overview
Cooke County has recorded 691 truck crashes since 2015, with 351 people injured and 35 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76272 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Bolivar St (1), Fm 455 (1) and Fm 51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76272 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.
- 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 Cooke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 9 |
| Bolivar St | 1 |
| Fm 455 | 1 |
| Fm 51 | 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 76272 at a glance
| Population | 5,335 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,174 |
| Median home value | $355,683 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 69. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76272
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76272?
691 truck crashes have been reported in Cooke County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 351 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76272?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76272: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76272?
The worst month is January: 10.7% of truck crashes in Cooke County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76272?
Since 2015, Cooke County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76272 compared with Texas?
Cooke County records 133.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76272?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.