ZIP 76273 (Whitesboro, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76273: 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 has lower values than Texas for in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Grayson County: 2.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,050 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Grayson County. They injured 707 people and killed 62.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-82 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-377 (3) and Fm 2383 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76273 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-82, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Grayson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 4 |
| US-377 | 3 |
| Fm 2383 | 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 76273 at a glance
| Population | 11,229 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,021 |
| Median home value | $244,664 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 58 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 101. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76273
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76273?
Since 2015, 1,050 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grayson County (707 injured, 62 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76273?
NHTSA data shows US-82 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76273 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76273?
Truck crashes in Grayson County peak in June, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76273?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Grayson County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76273 compare with Texas?
Grayson County records 59.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76273?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.