Farmers Branch, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Farmers Branch: 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
0 of 344 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Farmers Branch compares with Texas
Farmers Branch against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Farmers Branch stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Farmers Branch | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 78% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 38% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Farmers Branch is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
Farmers Branch at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 344 crashes involving commercial trucks in Farmers Branch since 2015: 129 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (23). Next come I-635 (20), SR-183 (9) and I-35E (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Farmers Branch since 2015.
Route planning tips for Farmers Branch fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Farmers Branch.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Farmers Branch
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 23 |
| I-635 | 20 |
| SR-183 | 9 |
| I-35E | 7 |
| SR-12 | 7 |
| US-75 | 7 |
| SR-121 | 5 |
| Dallas North Tollway | 3 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 3 |
| I35 Frontage | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Farmers Branch) |
|---|---|
| Valley View Ln | 15 |
| I-635 | 8 |
| Valwood Pkwy | 7 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 7 |
| Lbj Fwy | 6 |
| N 13800 Stemmons Fwy | 4 |
| N 13100 Stemmons Fwy | 4 |
| Spring Valley Rd | 4 |
Farmers Branch at a glance
| Population | 37,341 |
| Land area | 11.9 sq mi |
| Density | 3,143 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75234) | $86,733 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75234) | $351,583 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Farmers Branch 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 | 32 | — | 17.0 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 19.5 |
| 2010s | 18 | -42% | 20.0 |
| 2020s | 30 | +63% | 38.6 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 26.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 38.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Farmers Branch
How many truck accidents are there in Farmers Branch?
344 truck crashes have been reported in Farmers Branch since 2015, with 3 deaths and 129 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Farmers Branch?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Farmers Branch: 23.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Farmers Branch?
The worst month is February: 11.0% of truck crashes in Farmers Branch happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Farmers Branch?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Farmers Branch since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Farmers Branch compared with Texas?
Farmers Branch records 79.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Farmers Branch?
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.