ZIP 76389 (Windthorst, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76389: 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 |
Archer County sits below Texas 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in 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.
4.6% 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 76389 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-16 (2) and US-281 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76389 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.6% 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
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 2 |
| US-281 | 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 76389 at a glance
| Population | 1,739 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,750 |
| Median home value | $227,177 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76389
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76389?
Archer County has had 112 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 72 people and killing 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76389?
Truck crashes in Archer County peak in July, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76389?
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 76389 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 76389?
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.