Balch Springs, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Balch Springs: 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
5 of 364 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Balch Springs compares with Texas
Balch Springs against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Balch Springs stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Balch Springs | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 82% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Balch Springs has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Balch Springs: I-30 deadliest road: 26 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Balch Springs since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 364 crashes involving commercial trucks in Balch Springs since 2015: 203 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (26). It is followed by I-45 (16), I-20 (14) and I-635 (11).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Balch Springs fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Balch Springs
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 26 |
| I-45 | 16 |
| I-20 | 14 |
| I-635 | 11 |
| SR-310 | 10 |
| US-80 | 6 |
| US-175 | 4 |
| SR-352 | 3 |
| Beltline Rd | 2 |
| SR-12 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Balch Springs) |
|---|---|
| I-635 | 29 |
| Peachtree Rd | 10 |
| Beltline Rd | 8 |
| Hickory Tree Rd | 4 |
| Pioneer Rd | 3 |
| I-20 | 3 |
| W 11900 Ih20 | 1 |
| Belt Line | 1 |
Balch Springs at a glance
| Population | 27,307 |
| Land area | 9.1 sq mi |
| Density | 3,008 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75180) | $67,019 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75180) | $229,987 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Balch Springs 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 | 14 | — | 17.0 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 19.5 |
| 2010s | 18 | +24% | 20.0 |
| 2020s | 34 | +93% | 38.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 26.0 a year in 2016–19, 38.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Balch Springs
How many truck accidents are there in Balch Springs?
364 truck crashes have been reported in Balch Springs since 2015, with 9 deaths and 203 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Balch Springs?
I-30 had 26 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Balch Springs since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Balch Springs?
October has the most truck crashes in Balch Springs, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Balch Springs?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Balch Springs since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Balch Springs compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 112.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Balch Springs, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Balch Springs?
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.