ZIP 75010 (Carrollton, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75010: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Denton County, 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
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Denton County compares with Texas
Denton County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Denton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Denton County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Denton County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 75010: I-635 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 75010.
Overview
Denton County has recorded 4,557 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,174 people injured and 105 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-635 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75010 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-35 (9), I-35E (7) and US-75 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
55 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Their busiest month is May, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75010 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-635; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Denton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-635 | 11 |
| I-35 | 9 |
| I-35E | 7 |
| US-75 | 6 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 3 |
| SR-121 | 3 |
| SR-289 | 2 |
| Bellingrath Dr | 1 |
| Belt Line Road | 1 |
| Coit Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Denton County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 160 |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 118 |
| I-35E | 82 |
| SR-114 | 46 |
| Main St | 45 |
| Sh 121 | 42 |
| Sh 114 | 40 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 31 |
ZIP 75010 at a glance
| Population | 33,326 |
| Density | 1,889 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,317 |
| Median home value | $484,397 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Denton 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 | 205 | — | 5.9 |
| 2000s | 256 | +25% | 7.2 |
| 2010s | 292 | +14% | 4.8 |
| 2020s | 414 | +42% | 8.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 205 to 414. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.5 a year in 2016–19 and 8.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75010
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75010?
4,557 truck crashes have been reported in Denton County since 2015, with 105 deaths and 2,174 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75010?
Since 2015, I-635 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75010: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75010?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Denton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75010?
Since 2015, Denton County has reported 55 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75010 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Denton County records 37.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75010?
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.