ZIP 76351 (Archer City, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76351: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Archer 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 112 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Archer County compares with Texas
Archer County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Archer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Archer County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Archer County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Archer County: 4.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Archer County. They injured 72 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 37 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76351 since 2015: SR-79 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76351 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 4.6% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Archer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Archer County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 1954 | 2 |
| US-281 | 2 |
| Bu 82 F | 1 |
| Davis Rd | 1 |
| Decker Rd | 1 |
| Dugan Rd | 1 |
| Loftin Rd | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
ZIP 76351 at a glance
| Population | 1,256 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,484 |
| Median home value | $141,627 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Archer 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 | 7 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 8 | +10% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | +2% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 11 | +31% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76351
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76351?
112 truck crashes have been reported in Archer County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 72 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76351?
Truck crashes in Archer County peak in July, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76351?
Since 2015, Archer County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76351 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Archer County has 107.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76351?
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.