Rowlett, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rowlett: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rowlett and Dallas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dallas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Dallas County compares with Texas
Dallas County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dallas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dallas County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Dallas County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Rowlett: 1.9× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Rowlett: 4.5 in 2016–19, 8.6 in 2020–24.
Overview
Dallas County has recorded 18,890 truck crashes since 2015, with 9,317 people injured and 460 killed.
That averages about 4 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
With 164 truck crashes reported in Rowlett since 2015, this page uses Dallas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 6.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-30 leads within 10 miles of Rowlett with 27 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-635 (12), SR-205 (4) and SR-78 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
292 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.1 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Rowlett fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Dallas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 27 |
| I-635 | 12 |
| SR-205 | 4 |
| SR-78 | 4 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| Fm 2514 | 1 |
| Fm 2514/Parker Blvd | 1 |
| Forest Ln | 1 |
| Georgetown Dr | 1 |
| Mu-Centerville Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dallas County) |
|---|---|
| Lyndon B Johnson Fwy | 880 |
| Julius Schepps Fwy | 364 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 316 |
| Stemmons Fwy | 213 |
| Dallas North Tollway | 211 |
| Tom Landry Hwy | 172 |
| Tom Landry Fwy | 161 |
| Woodall Rodgers Fwy | 121 |
Rowlett at a glance
| Population | 68,123 |
| Land area | 20.7 sq mi |
| Density | 3,283 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75089) | $118,318 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75089) | $385,003 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dallas County 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 | 1,325 | — | 17.0 |
| 2000s | 1,261 | -5% | 19.5 |
| 2010s | 1,414 | +12% | 20.0 |
| 2020s | 1,689 | +19% | 38.6 |
In the 1990s about 1,325 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 1,689. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 26.0 a year in 2016–19, 38.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rowlett
How common are truck crashes in Rowlett?
18,890 truck crashes have been reported in Dallas County since 2015, with 460 deaths and 9,317 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Rowlett?
I-30 had 27 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rowlett since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rowlett?
October has the most truck crashes in Dallas County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rowlett?
Garbage trucks were involved in 292 reported crashes in Dallas County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Rowlett compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Dallas County has 61.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rowlett?
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.