McKinney, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McKinney: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
7 of 560 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McKinney compares with Texas
McKinney against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McKinney stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McKinney | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 67% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 22.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
McKinney has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in McKinney: 2.0× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 15 miles of McKinney (4.2 → 8.4).
Overview
Police reported 560 crashes involving commercial trucks in McKinney since 2015: 284 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). After it: US-380 (12), SR-121 (5) and Fm 546 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for McKinney fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 McKinney
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 15 |
| US-380 | 12 |
| SR-121 | 5 |
| Fm 546 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| SR-78 | 2 |
| Bellingrath Dr | 1 |
| CR-134 | 1 |
| CR-210 | 1 |
| Dallas North Tollway | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McKinney) |
|---|---|
| W University Dr | 18 |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 17 |
| E 1000 University Dr | 10 |
| US-75 | 10 |
| E University Dr | 9 |
| Eldorado Pkwy | 9 |
| Virginia Pkwy | 8 |
| Wilmeth Rd | 7 |
McKinney at a glance
| Population | 227,526 |
| Land area | 68.4 sq mi |
| Density | 3,328 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75072) | $165,682 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75072) | $503,375 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McKinney 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 | 24 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 5.5 |
| 2010s | 31 | +28% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 49 | +58% | 8.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 49. 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 McKinney
How many truck accidents are there in McKinney?
560 truck crashes have been reported in McKinney since 2015, with 11 deaths and 284 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in McKinney?
US-75 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of McKinney since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in McKinney?
Truck crashes in McKinney peak in April, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in McKinney?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McKinney since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does McKinney compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 20.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McKinney, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in McKinney?
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.