Red Oak, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Red Oak: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 212 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Red Oak compares with Texas
Red Oak against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Red Oak stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Red Oak | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 63% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Red Oak sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Red Oak: 3.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 212 crashes involving commercial trucks in Red Oak since 2015: 111 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 47.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Red Oak is I-45, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-20 (5), I-35 (3) and I-35E (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Red Oak fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Red Oak.
- Look at alternatives to I-45 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Red Oak
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 17 |
| I-20 | 5 |
| I-35 | 3 |
| I-35E | 3 |
| US-287 | 2 |
| Beltline Rd | 1 |
| Fm 664 Ovilla Rd | 1 |
| Fm 813 | 1 |
| Fm 876 | 1 |
| Lancaster Hutchins Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Red Oak) |
|---|---|
| E 100 Ovilla Rd | 12 |
| Ovilla Rd | 9 |
| N 500 Central Blvd | 4 |
| S 100 Ih 35 | 4 |
| E 600 Ovilla Rd | 4 |
| E 800 Ovilla Rd | 4 |
| S 1000 Central Blvd | 4 |
| N 100 Ih 35E | 3 |
Red Oak at a glance
| Population | 19,365 |
| Land area | 16.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,193 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 Red Oak 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 | 5 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 8 | +56% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 20 | +149% | 7.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Red Oak
How common are truck crashes in Red Oak?
Red Oak has had 212 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 111 people and killing 3.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Red Oak?
I-45 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Red Oak since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Red Oak?
Truck crashes in Red Oak peak in January, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Red Oak?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Red Oak since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Red Oak compared with Texas?
Red Oak records 91.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Red Oak?
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.