Lavon, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lavon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lavon 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. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Lavon: I-30 deadliest road: 18 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lavon 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.
Only 35 truck crashes were reported in Lavon since 2015; patterns below come from Collin County as a whole.
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
Within this area, I-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (18). Next come SR-78 (5), SR-205 (3) and Fm 2514 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 51 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Their busiest month is January, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Lavon fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Collin County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Collin County.
- 27.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 18 |
| SR-78 | 5 |
| SR-205 | 3 |
| Fm 2514 | 1 |
| Fm 2514/Parker Blvd | 1 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 1 |
| SR-276 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| US-380 | 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 |
Lavon at a glance
| Population | 8,491 |
| Land area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,981 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75166) | $132,101 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75166) | $398,575 |
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 large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 8.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lavon
How many truck accidents are there in Lavon?
Collin County has had 3,815 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,087 people and killing 102.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lavon?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 18 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lavon since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lavon?
The worst month is June: 9.1% of truck crashes in Collin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lavon?
Since 2015, Collin County has reported 51 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lavon 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 Lavon?
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.