Weston, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Weston: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Weston 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).
The headline for Weston: US-75 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Weston.
Overview
Police reported 3,815 crashes involving commercial trucks in Collin County since 2015: 2,087 people were injured and 102 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Weston 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
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 Weston is US-75, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-380 (3), SR-121 (2) and SR-5 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
51 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (16%).
They recorded 4.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Weston fleets
- Build extra time into June 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 | 6 |
| US-380 | 3 |
| SR-121 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| CR-134 | 1 |
| CR-210 | 1 |
| Dallas Pkwy | 1 |
| Fm 121 | 1 |
| Fm 1461/Frontier Rd | 1 |
| Fm455 | 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 |
Weston at a glance
| Population | 930 |
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Density | 207 per sq mi |
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 Weston
How common are truck crashes in Weston?
Since 2015, 3,815 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Collin County (2,087 injured, 102 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Weston?
Since 2015, US-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Weston: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Weston?
The worst month is June: 9.1% of truck crashes in Collin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Weston?
Garbage trucks were involved in 51 reported crashes in Collin County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Weston compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Collin County records 26.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Weston?
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.