Rockwall County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rockwall County: 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
10 of 1,068 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rockwall County compares with Texas
Rockwall County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rockwall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rockwall County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Rockwall County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Rockwall County: I-30 deadliest road: 16 fatal truck crashes in Rockwall County since 2015.
Overview
Rockwall County has recorded 1,068 truck crashes since 2015, with 465 people injured and 35 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 36.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (16). Next come SR-205 (2), SR-276 (1) and SR-66 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Rockwall County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Rockwall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Rockwall County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 16 |
| SR-205 | 2 |
| SR-276 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rockwall County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 98 |
| Sh 276 | 13 |
| E Interstate 30 | 13 |
| W Interstate 30 | 6 |
| Corporate Crossing | 5 |
| Fm 3549 | 5 |
| Ralph Hall Memorial Hwy | 5 |
| S Goliad St | 5 |
Rockwall County at a glance
| Population | 137,044 |
| Land area | 127.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,077 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $126,829 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rockwall 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 | 29 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 39 | +36% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 49 | +25% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 109 | +122% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 109. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Rockwall County
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Questions fleets ask about Rockwall County
How many truck accidents are there in Rockwall County?
Since 2015, 1,068 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rockwall County (465 injured, 35 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Rockwall County?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Rockwall County: 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rockwall County?
October has the most truck crashes in Rockwall County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rockwall County?
Since 2015, Rockwall County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Rockwall County compared with Texas?
Rockwall County records 64.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rockwall County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.