Garland, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Garland: 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
13 of 926 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Garland compares with Texas
Garland against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Garland stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Garland | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Garland sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Garland: 3.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 926 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Garland. They injured 509 people and killed 23.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% 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 (41). After it: I-635 (33), US-75 (17) and I-35 (11).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Garland fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 3.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Garland
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 41 |
| I-635 | 33 |
| US-75 | 17 |
| I-35 | 11 |
| I-45 | 6 |
| US-80 | 6 |
| SR-205 | 4 |
| SR-78 | 4 |
| Dallas North Tollway | 3 |
| I-20 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Garland) |
|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 36 |
| Forest Ln | 24 |
| Lavon Dr | 20 |
| Broadway Blvd | 18 |
| Northwest Hwy | 11 |
| Belt Line Rd | 7 |
| W 500 30 Fwy | 6 |
| W 1300 Centerville Rd | 6 |
Garland at a glance
| Population | 250,431 |
| Land area | 56.9 sq mi |
| Density | 4,405 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Garland 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 | 81 | — | 17.0 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 19.5 |
| 2010s | 41 | -49% | 20.0 |
| 2020s | 92 | +122% | 38.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 81 to 92. 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 Garland
How many truck crashes happen in Garland?
926 truck crashes have been reported in Garland since 2015, with 23 deaths and 509 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Garland?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Garland: 41.
When do most truck crashes happen in Garland?
The worst month is June: 11.3% of truck crashes in Garland happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Garland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Garland since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does Garland compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Garland has 32.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Garland?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.