Coppell, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coppell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coppell and Dallas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dallas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Dallas County compares with Texas
Dallas County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dallas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dallas County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Dallas County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Coppell at a glance: I-35 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Coppell since 2015.
Overview
Dallas County has recorded 18,890 truck crashes since 2015, with 9,317 people injured and 460 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 4 truck crashes a day.
Only 174 truck crashes were reported in Coppell since 2015; patterns below come from Dallas County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 6.6% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 10 miles of Coppell with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-35E (8), I-635 (7) and SR-183 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 292 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.1, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Coppell fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Dallas County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Dallas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 12 |
| I-35E | 8 |
| I-635 | 7 |
| SR-183 | 7 |
| SR-12 | 6 |
| SR-121 | 5 |
| SR-114 | 2 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
| Belt Line Road | 1 |
| Fm 544 Parker Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dallas County) |
|---|---|
| Lyndon B Johnson Fwy | 880 |
| Julius Schepps Fwy | 364 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 316 |
| Stemmons Fwy | 213 |
| Dallas North Tollway | 211 |
| Tom Landry Hwy | 172 |
| Tom Landry Fwy | 161 |
| Woodall Rodgers Fwy | 121 |
Coppell at a glance
| Population | 41,785 |
| Land area | 14.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,897 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75019) | $141,923 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75019) | $559,001 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dallas 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 | 1,325 | — | 17.0 |
| 2000s | 1,261 | -5% | 19.5 |
| 2010s | 1,414 | +12% | 20.0 |
| 2020s | 1,689 | +19% | 38.6 |
In the 1990s about 1,325 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 1,689. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 26.0 a year in 2016–19 and 38.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Coppell
How many truck accidents are there in Coppell?
Dallas County has had 18,890 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 9,317 people and killing 460.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Coppell?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Coppell: 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Coppell?
Truck crashes in Dallas County peak in October, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Coppell?
Since 2015, Dallas County has reported 292 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Coppell compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Dallas County has 61.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Coppell?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.