Plano, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plano: 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
17 of 831 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Plano compares with Texas
Plano against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Plano stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Plano | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 61% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Plano has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for Plano: 1 in 50 crashes involve a garbage truck (17 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Plano has recorded 831 truck crashes since 2015, with 399 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of Plano is I-635, with 23 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-75 (18), I-35 (11) and US-380 (10).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Plano fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-635 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Plano
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-635 | 23 |
| US-75 | 18 |
| I-35 | 11 |
| US-380 | 10 |
| I-35E | 6 |
| Dallas North Tollway | 4 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 4 |
| SR-78 | 4 |
| SR-121 | 3 |
| Fm 546 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Plano) |
|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 76 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 56 |
| Us 75 Hwy | 49 |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 42 |
| US-75 | 34 |
| Central Expy | 33 |
| Dallas Pkwy | 22 |
| Coit Rd | 22 |
Plano at a glance
| Population | 293,286 |
| Land area | 71.7 sq mi |
| Density | 4,090 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75023) | $109,660 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75023) | $415,728 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Plano 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 | 78 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 5.5 |
| 2010s | 46 | -41% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 71 | +55% | 8.8 |
In the 1990s about 78 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 71. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Plano
How many truck crashes happen in Plano?
Plano has had 831 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 399 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Plano?
NHTSA data shows I-635 with 23 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Plano since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Plano?
Truck crashes in Plano peak in August, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Plano?
Since 2015, Plano has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Plano compared with Texas?
Plano records 24.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Plano?
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.