Milford, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Milford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Milford 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.
Milford at a glance: I-35E most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Milford: 7 since 2015.
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.
With 52 truck crashes reported in Milford 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%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35E had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-35 (4), US-35E (1) and US-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Milford fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ellis County.
- Check whether your routes use I-35E, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 | 7 |
| I-35 | 4 |
| US-35E | 1 |
| US-77 | 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 |
Milford at a glance
| Population | 801 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 325 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76670) | $60,104 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76670) | $213,743 |
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 Milford
How many truck accidents are there in Milford?
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 Milford?
Since 2015, I-35E has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Milford: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Milford?
The worst month is June: 9.7% of truck crashes in Ellis County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Milford?
Since 2015, Ellis County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Milford compare with Texas?
Ellis County records 77.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Milford?
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.