ZIP 76439 (Dennis, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76439: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Parker 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
14 of 1,407 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Parker County compares with Texas
Parker County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Parker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Parker County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Parker County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for ZIP 76439: I-20 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76439 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,407 crashes involving commercial trucks in Parker County since 2015: 778 people were injured and 66 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: Fm 113 (1), Fm 1189/Brock Hwy (1) and Fm 1884 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76439 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Parker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 9 |
| Fm 113 | 1 |
| Fm 1189/Brock Hwy | 1 |
| Fm 1884 | 1 |
| Fm 2580 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Parker County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 60 |
| Fort Worth Hwy | 25 |
| Santa Fe Dr | 14 |
| Mineral Wells Hwy | 11 |
| US-180 | 10 |
| Peaster Hwy | 9 |
| Church Rd | 8 |
| N 100 Main St | 8 |
ZIP 76439 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Parker 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 | 44 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 92 | +109% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 91 | -1% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 139 | +52% | 5.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 to 139. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76439
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76439?
Since 2015, 1,407 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Parker County (778 injured, 66 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76439?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76439 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76439?
The worst month is October: 9.8% of truck crashes in Parker County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76439?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Parker County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76439 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Parker County has 66.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76439?
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.