Northlake, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Northlake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Northlake 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. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Northlake at a glance: I-35W 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Northlake.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,557 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Denton County. They injured 2,174 people and killed 105.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 147 truck crashes reported in Northlake since 2015, this page uses Denton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.2% 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Northlake is I-35W, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Fm 156 (4), SR-170 (4) and US-377 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 55 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (15% of them).
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Northlake fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Denton County.
- Look at alternatives to I-35W at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-35W | 5 |
| Fm 156 | 4 |
| SR-170 | 4 |
| US-377 | 4 |
| I-35 | 3 |
| SR-114 | 3 |
| Fm 156 Blue Mound Rd | 1 |
| Fm 156/Blue Mound Rd | 1 |
| Fm 407 | 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 |
Northlake at a glance
| Population | 10,746 |
| Land area | 19.7 sq mi |
| Density | 546 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76247) | $124,383 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76247) | $400,133 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 205 to 414. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.5 a year in 2016–19, 8.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Northlake
How many truck crashes happen in Northlake?
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 Northlake?
Since 2015, I-35W has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Northlake: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Northlake?
Truck crashes in Denton County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Northlake?
55 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Denton County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Northlake compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 37.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Denton County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Northlake?
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.