Duncanville, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Duncanville: 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
1 of 221 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Duncanville compares with Texas
Duncanville against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Duncanville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Duncanville | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 21.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Duncanville sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Duncanville: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Duncanville has recorded 221 truck crashes since 2015, with 109 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.6%.
November through March accounts for 37.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Duncanville is I-20, with 20 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-30 (14), US-67 (6) and SR-12 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Duncanville fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 Duncanville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 20 |
| I-30 | 14 |
| US-67 | 6 |
| SR-12 | 5 |
| I-35E | 4 |
| I-35 | 3 |
| SR-180 | 3 |
| Cockrell Hill Rd | 2 |
| Illinois Ave | 2 |
| Beltline Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Duncanville) |
|---|---|
| Lyndon B Johnson Fwy | 39 |
| S G Alexander Fwy | 18 |
| Sg Alexander Fwy | 8 |
| N 800 Cockrell Hill Rd | 5 |
| Ih 20 Fwy | 3 |
| S 700 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy | 3 |
| N 1400 Duncanville Rd | 3 |
| S 400 Sg Alexander Hwy | 3 |
Duncanville at a glance
| Population | 39,203 |
| Land area | 11.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,500 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75137) | $82,253 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75137) | $276,104 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Duncanville 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 | 10 | — | 17.0 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 19.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +0% | 20.0 |
| 2020s | 21 | +104% | 38.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 26.0 a year in 2016–19, 38.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Duncanville
How common are truck crashes in Duncanville?
Since 2015, 221 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Duncanville (109 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Duncanville?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Duncanville: 20.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Duncanville?
Truck crashes in Duncanville peak in November, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Duncanville?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Duncanville since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Duncanville compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Duncanville has 48.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Duncanville?
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.