ZIP 76487 (Poolville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76487: 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 |
Parker County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Parker County at a glance: 1 in 109 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Parker County has recorded 1,407 truck crashes since 2015, with 778 people injured and 66 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76487 happened on Fm 920 (2) and US-281 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76487 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Parker County.
- 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 Parker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 920 | 2 |
| US-281 | 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 76487 at a glance
| Population | 4,133 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,361 |
| Median home value | $313,716 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 44 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 139. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 5.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76487
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76487?
1,407 truck crashes have been reported in Parker County since 2015, with 66 deaths and 778 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76487?
The worst month is October: 9.8% of truck crashes in Parker County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76487?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Parker County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76487 compare with Texas?
Parker County records 66.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76487?
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.