Lake Dallas, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake Dallas: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake Dallas 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 has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Lake Dallas at a glance: US-377 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lake Dallas since 2015.
Overview
Denton County has recorded 4,557 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,174 people injured and 105 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Only 47 truck crashes were reported in Lake Dallas since 2015; patterns below come from Denton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-377 leads within 10 miles of Lake Dallas with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-35 (6), I-35E (6) and US-380 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
55 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.9 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Lake Dallas fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Denton County.
- Check whether your routes use US-377, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 25.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Denton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-377 | 9 |
| I-35 | 6 |
| I-35E | 6 |
| US-380 | 3 |
| I-35W | 2 |
| SR-121 | 2 |
| Fm 2931 | 1 |
| Fm 423/Main St | 1 |
| Fm 544 Parker Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Fox Ave | 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 |
Lake Dallas at a glance
| Population | 7,915 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 3,260 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75065) | $102,597 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75065) | $350,616 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 205 a year in the 1990s and 414 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 6.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lake Dallas
How many truck accidents are there in Lake Dallas?
4,557 truck crashes have been reported in Denton County since 2015, with 105 deaths and 2,174 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lake Dallas?
Since 2015, US-377 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lake Dallas: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake Dallas?
October has the most truck crashes in Denton County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lake Dallas?
Since 2015, Denton County has reported 55 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lake Dallas compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Denton County has 37.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lake Dallas?
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.