Rockwall, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rockwall: 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
5 of 494 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rockwall compares with Texas
Rockwall against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rockwall stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rockwall | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 21.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Rockwall has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Rockwall: I-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Rockwall: 24 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 494 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rockwall since 2015: 241 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Rockwall is I-30, with 24 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-205 (4), SR-78 (3) and SR-66 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Rockwall fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, 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.
- 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 Rockwall
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 24 |
| SR-205 | 4 |
| SR-78 | 3 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| Fm 2514/Parker Blvd | 1 |
| Mu-Pleasant Valley Rd | 1 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 1 |
| SR-276 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rockwall) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 68 |
| Corporate Crossing | 5 |
| S Goliad St | 5 |
| Fm 3549 | 5 |
| N 3000 Goliad | 4 |
| E 100 Interstate 30 | 4 |
| Sh 276 | 4 |
| S 2000 Goliad St | 3 |
Rockwall at a glance
| Population | 53,547 |
| Land area | 29.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,810 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75087) | $129,484 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75087) | $434,193 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rockwall 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 | 14 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 17 | +28% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 50 | +189% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 50. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rockwall
How many truck accidents are there in Rockwall?
494 truck crashes have been reported in Rockwall since 2015, with 10 deaths and 241 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Rockwall?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rockwall: 24.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rockwall?
June has the most truck crashes in Rockwall, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rockwall?
Since 2015, Rockwall has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rockwall compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Rockwall has 76.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rockwall?
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.