ZIP 76305 (Wichita Falls, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76305: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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
1 of 258 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Texas
Clay County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 201.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Clay County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Clay County: 4.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Clay County has recorded 258 truck crashes since 2015, with 158 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76305 happened on I-44 (1), SR-79 (1) and Windthorst Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76305 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 1 |
| Windthorst Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 3 |
| E 900 Omega St | 2 |
| US-287 | 2 |
| E 1002 Omega Rd | 1 |
| E 115 Omega St | 1 |
| E 700 Omega St | 1 |
| Jay Rd | 1 |
| N 1400 Us 287 North Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 76305 at a glance
| Population | 4,941 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,071 |
| Median home value | $166,220 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 20 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 22 | +8% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 20 | -7% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 22 | +8% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76305
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76305?
Clay County has had 258 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 158 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76305?
The worst month is September: 12.0% of truck crashes in Clay County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76305?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76305 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Clay County records 201.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76305?
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.