Fairview, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairview: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairview 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 sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Fairview: US-380 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Fairview.
Overview
Collin County has recorded 3,815 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,087 people injured and 102 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Fairview since 2015; patterns below come from Collin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-380 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by US-75 (5), Fm 546 (2) and SR-121 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 51 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Their busiest month is January, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.2 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Fairview fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-380; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 | 9 |
| US-75 | 5 |
| Fm 546 | 2 |
| SR-121 | 2 |
| SR-78 | 2 |
| Bellingrath Dr | 1 |
| Exchange Pkwy | 1 |
| Fm 2478 | 1 |
| Fm 2514 | 1 |
| Fm 2514/Parker Blvd | 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 |
Fairview at a glance
| Population | 10,922 |
| Land area | 8.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,230 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75069) | $85,327 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75069) | $432,114 |
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 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 Fairview
How many truck accidents are there in Fairview?
Since 2015, 3,815 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Collin County (2,087 injured, 102 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fairview?
US-380 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fairview since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fairview?
June has the most truck crashes in Collin County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fairview?
Since 2015, Collin County has reported 51 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fairview compare with Texas?
Collin County records 26.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fairview?
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.