Seagoville, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Seagoville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Seagoville 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 |
Dallas County sits below Texas 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.
Seagoville at a glance: 1.6× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Seagoville (4.0 → 6.6).
Overview
Dallas County has recorded 18,890 truck crashes since 2015, with 9,317 people injured and 460 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 4 truck crashes every day.
Only 58 truck crashes were reported in Seagoville since 2015; patterns below come from Dallas County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 6.6% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Seagoville is I-45, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-20 (13), I-635 (7) and US-175 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
292 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Seagoville fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dallas County.
- Look at alternatives to I-45 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Dallas County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Dallas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 14 |
| I-20 | 13 |
| I-635 | 7 |
| US-175 | 4 |
| US-80 | 4 |
| Beltline Rd | 2 |
| Fm 148 | 1 |
| Fm 1641 | 1 |
| Lawson Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Dowdy Ferry 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 |
Seagoville at a glance
| Population | 20,124 |
| Land area | 18.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,070 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75159) | $72,897 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75159) | $228,521 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1,325 a year in the 1990s and 1,689 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 Seagoville
How common are truck crashes in Seagoville?
Dallas County has had 18,890 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 9,317 people and killing 460.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Seagoville?
I-45 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Seagoville since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Seagoville?
October has the most truck crashes in Dallas County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Seagoville?
Since 2015, Dallas County has reported 292 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Seagoville compare 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 Seagoville?
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.