Maypearl, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maypearl: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Maypearl 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Maypearl: I-35E 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Maypearl.
Overview
Police reported 2,113 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ellis County since 2015: 1,178 people were injured and 87 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Maypearl since 2015, this page uses Ellis County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-35E leads within 10 miles of Maypearl with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-35 (2) and Fm 1446 (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 Maypearl fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-35E, 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-35E | 4 |
| I-35 | 2 |
| Fm 1446 | 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 |
Maypearl at a glance
| Population | 971 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,283 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76064) | $73,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76064) | $316,221 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 94 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 194. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Maypearl
How common are truck crashes in Maypearl?
Ellis County has had 2,113 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,178 people and killing 87.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Maypearl?
Since 2015, I-35E has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Maypearl: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Maypearl?
June has the most truck crashes in Ellis County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Maypearl?
Since 2015, Ellis County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Maypearl compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 77.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ellis County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Maypearl?
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.