Irving, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Irving: 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
9 of 1,389 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Irving compares with Texas
Irving against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Irving stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Irving | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Irving is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Texas on morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
Irving at a glance: I-35 29 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 15 miles of Irving.
Overview
Police reported 1,389 crashes involving commercial trucks in Irving since 2015: 629 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (29). After it: I-30 (27), I-635 (20) and I-20 (14).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Irving fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Irving.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Irving
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 29 |
| I-30 | 27 |
| I-635 | 20 |
| I-20 | 14 |
| SR-12 | 11 |
| SR-183 | 11 |
| I-35E | 10 |
| US-75 | 8 |
| SR-121 | 7 |
| SR-180 | 6 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Irving) |
|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 55 |
| Valley View Ln | 18 |
| N 2000 Walton Walker Blvd | 12 |
| W 3500 Airport Fwy | 12 |
| W 4500 Airport Fwy | 11 |
| N 2400 Walton Walker Blvd | 10 |
| W 3900 Airport Fwy | 10 |
| W 400 John Carpenter Fwy | 9 |
Irving at a glance
| Population | 258,060 |
| Land area | 67.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3,853 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Irving 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 | 67 | — | 17.0 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 19.5 |
| 2010s | 59 | -12% | 20.0 |
| 2020s | 138 | +135% | 38.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 67 to 138. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Irving
How many truck crashes happen in Irving?
Irving has had 1,389 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 629 people and killing 23.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Irving?
I-35 had 29 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Irving since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Irving?
The worst month is September: 9.6% of truck crashes in Irving happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Irving?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Irving since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Irving compare with Texas?
Irving records 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Irving?
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.