Pecan Hill, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pecan Hill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pecan Hill 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 |
Compared with Texas, Ellis County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Pecan Hill at a glance: 1.9× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Pecan Hill per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (4.2 vs 2.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,113 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ellis County. They injured 1,178 people and killed 87.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Pecan Hill since 2015, this page uses Ellis County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pecan Hill is I-45, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-35 (3), US-287 (3) and I-35E (2).
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 Pecan Hill 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.
- 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
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 | 16 |
| I-35 | 3 |
| US-287 | 3 |
| I-35E | 2 |
| Beltline Rd | 1 |
| Fm 664 Ovilla Rd | 1 |
| Fm 813 | 1 |
| Fm 876 | 1 |
| Lancaster Hutchins Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Bear Creek 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 |
Pecan Hill at a glance
| Population | 748 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 351 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75154) | $100,388 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75154) | $343,960 |
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 Pecan Hill
How common are truck crashes in Pecan Hill?
2,113 truck crashes have been reported in Ellis County since 2015, with 87 deaths and 1,178 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pecan Hill?
NHTSA data shows I-45 with 16 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pecan Hill since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pecan Hill?
Truck crashes in Ellis County peak in June, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pecan Hill?
Since 2015, Ellis County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pecan Hill compare 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 Pecan Hill?
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.