ZIP 76384 (Vernon, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76384: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wilbarger 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
0 of 267 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilbarger County compares with Texas
Wilbarger County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilbarger County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilbarger County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 180.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 43.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Wilbarger County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Wilbarger County: 8.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 267 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wilbarger County since 2015: 137 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
8.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76384 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-287 (3) and US-70 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Wilbarger County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76384 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wilbarger County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 3 |
| US-70 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilbarger County) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 22 |
| US-70 | 14 |
| College Dr | 4 |
| Wilbarger St | 3 |
| Boosters Station Rd | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| N 1800 Us 287 N Hwy | 1 |
| Nw 2700 Us 287 North Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 76384 at a glance
| Population | 12,069 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,564 |
| Median home value | $108,994 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilbarger 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 | 12 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 19 | +52% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 22 | +16% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 22 | +0% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76384
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76384?
Wilbarger County has had 267 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 137 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76384?
July has the most truck crashes in Wilbarger County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76384?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Wilbarger County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76384 compared with Texas?
Wilbarger County records 180.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76384?
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.