Ferris, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ferris: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ferris 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 has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Ferris: 2.2× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ferris per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (6.0 vs 2.8).
Overview
Ellis County has recorded 2,113 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,178 people injured and 87 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Ferris had 25 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
June has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ferris is I-45, with 22 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-20 (9), Beltline Rd (2) and Fm 813 (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 Ferris fleets
- Build extra time into June 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.
- 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Ellis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 22 |
| I-20 | 9 |
| Beltline Rd | 2 |
| Fm 813 | 1 |
| I 20 Frontage/Lbj Fwy | 1 |
| I-35E | 1 |
| Lancaster Hutchins Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Bear Creek Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Dallas Ave | 1 |
| Mu-Dowdy Ferry Rd | 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 |
Ferris at a glance
| Population | 4,200 |
| Land area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Density | 904 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75125) | $79,545 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75125) | $224,604 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 94 to 194. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Ferris
How many truck crashes happen in Ferris?
Since 2015, 2,113 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ellis County (1,178 injured, 87 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ferris?
NHTSA data shows I-45 with 22 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ferris since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ferris?
June has the most truck crashes in Ellis County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ferris?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ellis County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ferris compare with Texas?
Ellis County records 77.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ferris?
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.