Palmer Town, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Palmer Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Palmer Town 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 runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Palmer Town: 1.7× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Palmer per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.0 vs 1.8).
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.
With 80 truck crashes reported in Palmer Town 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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Palmer is I-45, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-287 (3), Fm 813 (1) and Fm 876 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Palmer Town fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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-45 | 15 |
| US-287 | 3 |
| Fm 813 | 1 |
| Fm 876 | 1 |
| Mustang Rd | 1 |
| SR-34 | 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 |
Palmer Town at a glance
| Population | 2,621 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 850 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75152) | $94,935 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75152) | $256,130 |
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 large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 7.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Palmer Town
How many truck crashes happen in Palmer Town?
Since 2015, 2,113 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ellis County (1,178 injured, 87 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Palmer Town?
I-45 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Palmer since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Palmer Town?
June has the most truck crashes in Ellis County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Palmer Town?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Ellis County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does Palmer Town compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Ellis County records 77.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Palmer Town?
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.