Blue Ridge, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blue Ridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blue Ridge and Collin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Collin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Collin County compares with Texas
Collin County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Collin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Collin County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Collin County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Blue Ridge: SR-121 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Blue Ridge since 2015.
Overview
Collin County has recorded 3,815 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,087 people injured and 102 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 15 truck crashes reported in Blue Ridge since 2015, this page uses Collin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Blue Ridge is SR-121, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-160 (3), SR-78 (2) and Fm 75/Long Neck Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 51 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (16% of them).
They recorded 4.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Blue Ridge fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-121 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Collin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-121 | 6 |
| SR-160 | 3 |
| SR-78 | 2 |
| Fm 75/Long Neck Rd | 1 |
| US-121 | 1 |
| US-380 | 1 |
| US-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Collin County) |
|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 168 |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 134 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 106 |
| Central Expy | 81 |
| US-75 | 74 |
| Sam Rayburn Hwy | 60 |
| N Central Expy | 59 |
| Us 75 Hwy | 53 |
Blue Ridge at a glance
| Population | 1,248 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 990 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75424) | $89,157 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75424) | $298,000 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Collin 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 | 163 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 229 | +41% | 5.5 |
| 2010s | 246 | +8% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 348 | +41% | 8.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 163 to 348. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 8.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blue Ridge
How many truck crashes happen in Blue Ridge?
3,815 truck crashes have been reported in Collin County since 2015, with 102 deaths and 2,087 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Blue Ridge?
Since 2015, SR-121 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Blue Ridge: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Blue Ridge?
June has the most truck crashes in Collin County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Blue Ridge?
51 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Collin County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Blue Ridge compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Collin County records 26.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Blue Ridge?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.