Grand Prairie, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grand Prairie: 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
7 of 929 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grand Prairie compares with Texas
Grand Prairie against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grand Prairie stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grand Prairie | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 59% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Grand Prairie is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Texas on on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Grand Prairie: I-20 most fatal truck crashes within 15 miles of Grand Prairie: 27 since 2015.
Overview
Grand Prairie has recorded 929 truck crashes since 2015, with 430 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 15 miles of Grand Prairie with 27 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-30 (23), I-35 (20) and SR-12 (11).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Grand Prairie fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Grand Prairie
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 27 |
| I-30 | 23 |
| I-35 | 20 |
| SR-12 | 11 |
| SR-183 | 11 |
| US-287 | 11 |
| SR-180 | 7 |
| US-67 | 7 |
| SR-360 | 6 |
| I-35E | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grand Prairie) |
|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 93 |
| I-20 | 11 |
| Roy Orr Blvd | 11 |
| N 2300 Carrier Pkwy | 10 |
| Macarthur Blvd | 7 |
| I-30 | 6 |
| N 2500 Belt Line Rd | 6 |
| W 1500 Ronald Reagan Memorial Hwy | 6 |
Grand Prairie at a glance
| Population | 207,331 |
| Land area | 72.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,863 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75052) | $89,301 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75052) | $307,248 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grand Prairie 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 | 40 | — | 17.0 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 19.5 |
| 2010s | 47 | +17% | 20.0 |
| 2020s | 82 | +73% | 38.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 82. 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 Grand Prairie
How common are truck crashes in Grand Prairie?
929 truck crashes have been reported in Grand Prairie since 2015, with 17 deaths and 430 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Grand Prairie?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Grand Prairie: 27.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Grand Prairie?
June has the most truck crashes in Grand Prairie, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Grand Prairie?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Grand Prairie since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Grand Prairie compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Grand Prairie has 38.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Grand Prairie?
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.