ZIP 76308 (Wichita Falls, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76308: 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.
What stands out in 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 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.
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-82 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-287 (3), Fm 369 (1) and I-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76308 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-82, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 5.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment 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 |
| 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 76308 at a glance
| Population | 21,896 |
| Density | 1,077 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,772 |
| Median home value | $215,614 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 57 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76308
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76308?
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 76308?
Since 2015, US-82 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76308: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76308?
Truck crashes in Wichita County peak in May, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76308?
Since 2015, Wichita County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76308 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Wichita County has 40.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76308?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.