Flower Mound, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Flower Mound: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Flower Mound and Denton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Denton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Denton County compares with Texas
Denton County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Denton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Denton County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Denton County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Flower Mound: I-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Flower Mound: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Denton County has recorded 4,557 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,174 people injured and 105 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Flower Mound had 81 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Denton County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by I-35E (5), SR-121 (4) and I-635 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
55 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Their busiest month is May, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Flower Mound fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 25.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Denton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 6 |
| I-35E | 5 |
| SR-121 | 4 |
| I-635 | 3 |
| US-377 | 3 |
| I-35W | 2 |
| SR-114 | 2 |
| SR-170 | 2 |
| Fm 1938 | 1 |
| Freedom Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Denton County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 160 |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 118 |
| I-35E | 82 |
| SR-114 | 46 |
| Main St | 45 |
| Sh 121 | 42 |
| Sh 114 | 40 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 31 |
Flower Mound at a glance
| Population | 79,990 |
| Land area | 41.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,907 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75022) | $177,357 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75022) | $655,357 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Denton 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 | 205 | — | 5.9 |
| 2000s | 256 | +25% | 7.2 |
| 2010s | 292 | +14% | 4.8 |
| 2020s | 414 | +42% | 8.4 |
In the 1990s about 205 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 414. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.5 a year in 2016–19 and 8.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Flower Mound
How many truck accidents are there in Flower Mound?
Denton County has had 4,557 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,174 people and killing 105.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Flower Mound?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Flower Mound since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Flower Mound?
Truck crashes in Denton County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Flower Mound?
55 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Denton County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Flower Mound compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Denton County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Flower Mound?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.