Bardwell, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bardwell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bardwell and Ellis County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ellis County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 2,113 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ellis County compares with Texas
Ellis County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ellis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ellis County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Ellis County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Bardwell: I-45 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Bardwell.
Overview
Ellis County has recorded 2,113 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,178 people injured and 87 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Bardwell had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Ellis County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bardwell is I-45, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-287 (3), SR-34 (2) and Fm 55 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Bardwell fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ellis County.
- Check whether your routes use I-45, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Ellis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 9 |
| US-287 | 3 |
| SR-34 | 2 |
| Fm 55 | 1 |
| Fm 877/Howard Rd | 1 |
| Mustang Rd | 1 |
| US-0287 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ellis County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 42 |
| US-287 | 23 |
| Ovilla Rd | 20 |
| E 100 Ovilla Rd | 12 |
| I-45 | 12 |
| Fm 66 | 10 |
| W 3000 Ennis Ave | 8 |
| Us 287 Bypass | 7 |
Bardwell at a glance
| Population | 670 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,197 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75101) | $61,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75101) | $119,984 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ellis 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 | 94 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 113 | +19% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 132 | +17% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 194 | +47% | 7.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 94 a year in the 1990s and 194 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 7.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bardwell
How common are truck crashes in Bardwell?
Ellis County has had 2,113 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,178 people and killing 87.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bardwell?
Since 2015, I-45 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bardwell: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bardwell?
June has the most truck crashes in Ellis County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bardwell?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Ellis County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Bardwell compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Ellis County has 77.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bardwell?
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.