Richardson, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richardson: 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
12 of 297 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Richardson compares with Texas
Richardson against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richardson stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richardson | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 66% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 66% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 3.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Richardson sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Richardson at a glance: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.3%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Richardson has recorded 297 truck crashes since 2015, with 172 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (34). It is followed by I-635 (28), I-35 (24) and US-75 (20).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Richardson fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.5% 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
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 Richardson
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 34 |
| I-635 | 28 |
| I-35 | 24 |
| US-75 | 20 |
| I-35E | 6 |
| SR-12 | 5 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 4 |
| SR-183 | 4 |
| SR-78 | 4 |
| Dallas North Tollway | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richardson) |
|---|---|
| S 700 Central Expy | 14 |
| N 2300 Central Expy | 11 |
| N 2200 Central Expy | 10 |
| N Central Expy | 10 |
| N 1900 Central Expy | 9 |
| N 2400 Central Expy | 9 |
| N 500 Central Expy | 8 |
| N 1000 Central Expy | 8 |
Richardson at a glance
| Population | 118,221 |
| Land area | 28.6 sq mi |
| Density | 4,139 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richardson 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 | 21 | — | 17.0 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 19.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | -37% | 20.0 |
| 2020s | 30 | +126% | 38.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 30 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 Richardson
How many truck accidents are there in Richardson?
Richardson has had 297 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 172 people and killing 4.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Richardson?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 34 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Richardson since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Richardson?
Truck crashes in Richardson peak in July, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Richardson?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Richardson since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Richardson compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 21.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Richardson, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Richardson?
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.