ZIP 76370 (Megargel, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76370: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Archer County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Archer County: 4.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Archer County. They injured 72 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 76370.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76370 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Archer County.
- With 4.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment 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 Archer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 76370 at a glance
| Population | 429 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,750 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 76370
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76370?
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Archer County (72 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76370?
July has the most truck crashes in Archer County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76370?
Since 2015, Archer County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76370 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 107.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Archer County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76370?
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.