Ennis, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ennis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 228 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ennis compares with Texas
Ennis against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ennis stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ennis | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Ennis has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Ennis: 3.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 228 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ennis. They injured 122 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ennis is I-45, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-287 (3), SR-34 (2) and Fm 85 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Ennis fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Ennis
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 15 |
| US-287 | 3 |
| SR-34 | 2 |
| Fm 85 | 1 |
| Fm 876 | 1 |
| Mustang Rd | 1 |
| US-0287 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ennis) |
|---|---|
| W 3000 Ennis Ave | 8 |
| I-45 | 6 |
| Us 287 Bypass | 6 |
| W 10000 Ennis Ave | 4 |
| Creechville Rd | 4 |
| W 7500 Ennis Ave | 4 |
| S 3100 Kaufman St | 3 |
| N 7500 Us Highway 287 Hwy | 3 |
Ennis at a glance
| Population | 24,753 |
| Land area | 32.5 sq mi |
| Density | 761 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ennis 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 | 14 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 12 | -12% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 20 | +69% | 7.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ennis
How many truck accidents are there in Ennis?
Since 2015, 228 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ennis (122 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ennis?
Since 2015, I-45 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ennis: 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ennis?
Truck crashes in Ennis peak in October, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ennis?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ennis since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ennis compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 79.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ennis, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ennis?
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.