ZIP 76306 (Wichita Falls, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76306: 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. It runs above Texas on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Wichita County: 5.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 617 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wichita County. They injured 288 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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 76306 is US-82, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-287 (3), Fm 369 (1) and I-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76306 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wichita County.
- 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.
- 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 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 |
| 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 76306 at a glance
| Population | 13,963 |
| Density | 314 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,957 |
| Median home value | $118,356 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 57 a year in the 1990s and 54 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 76306
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76306?
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 76306?
NHTSA data shows US-82 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76306 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76306?
The worst month is May: 11.7% of truck crashes in Wichita County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76306?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Wichita County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 76306 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wichita County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76306?
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.