Parker, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parker: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Parker 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Parker at a glance: US-75 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Parker 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Parker 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Parker is US-75, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-380 (5), SR-78 (3) and Fm 546 (2).
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.
They recorded 4.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Parker fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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-75 | 12 |
| US-380 | 5 |
| SR-78 | 3 |
| Fm 546 | 2 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 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 |
Parker at a glance
| Population | 6,332 |
| Land area | 8.5 sq mi |
| Density | 745 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75002) | $137,037 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75002) | $447,635 |
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. NHTSA counts 5.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Parker
How many truck crashes happen in Parker?
3,815 truck crashes have been reported in Collin County since 2015, with 102 deaths and 2,087 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Parker?
US-75 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Parker since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Parker?
June has the most truck crashes in Collin County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Parker?
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 Parker compared 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 Parker?
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.