New Hope, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Hope: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Hope 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in New Hope: US-380 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of New Hope since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,815 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Collin County. They injured 2,087 people and killed 102.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in New Hope 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
Within this area, US-380 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come US-75 (7), SR-121 (3) and Fm 546 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 51 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (16%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.2 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for New Hope fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-380, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 8 |
| US-75 | 7 |
| SR-121 | 3 |
| Fm 546 | 2 |
| Exchange Pkwy | 1 |
| Fm 75/Long Neck Rd | 1 |
| Fm455 | 1 |
| Laud Howell Pky/Weston Rd | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| Sam Rayburn Tlwy | 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 |
New Hope at a glance
| Population | 684 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 477 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 New Hope
How many truck crashes happen in New Hope?
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 New Hope?
Since 2015, US-380 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of New Hope: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in New Hope?
Truck crashes in Collin County peak in June, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in New Hope?
51 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Collin County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in New Hope compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Collin County has 26.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in New Hope?
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.