ZIP 76302 (Wichita Falls, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76302: 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 has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 32.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-82 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76302 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-287 (2), 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 76302 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-82 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 5.1% 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
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 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 | 2 |
| Fm 369 | 1 |
| I-44 | 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 76302 at a glance
| Population | 11,932 |
| Density | 488 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,590 |
| Median home value | $154,383 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76302
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76302?
617 truck crashes have been reported in Wichita County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 288 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76302?
US-82 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76302 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76302?
Truck crashes in Wichita County peak in May, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76302?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Wichita County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76302 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Wichita County has 40.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76302?
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.