Celina, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Celina: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Celina 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 |
Compared with Texas, Collin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Celina at a glance: US-380 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Celina: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Collin County has recorded 3,815 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,087 people injured and 102 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Only 141 truck crashes were reported in Celina since 2015; patterns below come from Collin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
Within this area, US-380 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by Fm 121 (2), Fm 428 (2) and CR-134 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
51 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Their busiest month is January, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.2, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Celina fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-380 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Collin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-380 | 5 |
| Fm 121 | 2 |
| Fm 428 | 2 |
| CR-134 | 1 |
| CR-210 | 1 |
| Dallas North Tollway | 1 |
| Dallas Pkwy | 1 |
| Fm 1461/Frontier Rd | 1 |
| Fm 455 | 1 |
| Mu-Sweetwater Way | 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 |
Celina at a glance
| Population | 51,661 |
| Land area | 48.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,069 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75009) | $168,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75009) | $502,725 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 163 a year in the 1990s and 348 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 8.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Celina
How common are truck crashes in Celina?
Collin County has had 3,815 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,087 people and killing 102.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Celina?
Since 2015, US-380 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Celina: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Celina?
The worst month is June: 9.1% of truck crashes in Collin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Celina?
51 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Collin County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Celina compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 26.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Collin County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Celina?
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.