Fate, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fate: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fate and Rockwall County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rockwall County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, Rockwall County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: in rain, sleet or snow.
Fate at a glance: I-30 20 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Fate.
Overview
Police reported 1,068 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rockwall County since 2015: 465 people were injured and 35 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 152 truck crashes reported in Fate since 2015, this page uses Rockwall County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-30 leads within 10 miles of Fate with 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-205 (4), SR-276 (2) and SR-78 (2).
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 Fate fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Rockwall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 20 |
| SR-205 | 4 |
| SR-276 | 2 |
| SR-78 | 2 |
| Fm 1565 | 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 |
Fate at a glance
| Population | 27,467 |
| Land area | 12.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,257 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 109. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fate
How many truck accidents are there in Fate?
Rockwall County has had 1,068 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 465 people and killing 35.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fate?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 20 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fate since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fate?
Truck crashes in Rockwall County peak in October, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fate?
Since 2015, Rockwall County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Fate compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 64.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rockwall County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fate?
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.