ZIP 76301 (Wichita Falls, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76301: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wichita 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
7 of 617 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wichita County compares with Texas
Wichita County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wichita County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wichita County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 26.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Wichita County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Texas on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Wichita County: 5.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Wichita County has recorded 617 truck crashes since 2015, with 288 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 76301 is US-82, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-287 (3), Fm 369 (1) and I-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76301 fleets
- Build extra time into May 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 5.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wichita County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 4 |
| US-287 | 3 |
| Fm 369 | 1 |
| I-44 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 1 |
| US-281 | 1 |
| Windthorst Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wichita County) |
|---|---|
| Central Fwy | 70 |
| Northwest Fwy | 34 |
| Central East Fwy | 31 |
| Jacksboro Hwy | 17 |
| Kemp Blvd | 13 |
| US-287 | 12 |
| Southwest Pkwy | 10 |
| Central E Fwy | 9 |
ZIP 76301 at a glance
| Population | 15,479 |
| Density | 524 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,947 |
| Median home value | $73,705 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wichita 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 | 57 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 45 | -21% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 43 | -4% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 54 | +26% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 57 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76301
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76301?
617 truck crashes have been reported in Wichita County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 288 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76301?
Since 2015, US-82 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76301: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76301?
The worst month is May: 11.7% of truck crashes in Wichita County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76301?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Wichita County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76301 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 40.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wichita County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76301?
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.