ZIP 75044 (Garland, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75044: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dallas 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
3.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Dallas County compares with Texas
Dallas County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dallas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dallas County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Dallas County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 75044: 2.2× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 75044 (4.8 → 10.6).
Overview
Dallas County has recorded 18,890 truck crashes since 2015, with 9,317 people injured and 460 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 4 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 6.6% 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-635 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75044 with 21 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-30 (15), US-75 (15) and SR-78 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 292 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75044 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-635, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Dallas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-635 | 21 |
| I-30 | 15 |
| US-75 | 15 |
| SR-78 | 4 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 3 |
| Coit Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2514 | 1 |
| Fm 2514/Parker Blvd | 1 |
| Fm 2551 Dillehay Dr | 1 |
| Forest Ln | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dallas County) |
|---|---|
| Lyndon B Johnson Fwy | 880 |
| Julius Schepps Fwy | 364 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 316 |
| Stemmons Fwy | 213 |
| Dallas North Tollway | 211 |
| Tom Landry Hwy | 172 |
| Tom Landry Fwy | 161 |
| Woodall Rodgers Fwy | 121 |
ZIP 75044 at a glance
| Population | 47,529 |
| Density | 1,738 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,178 |
| Median home value | $342,788 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dallas 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 | 1,325 | — | 17.0 |
| 2000s | 1,261 | -5% | 19.5 |
| 2010s | 1,414 | +12% | 20.0 |
| 2020s | 1,689 | +19% | 38.6 |
In the 1990s about 1,325 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 1,689. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 26.0 a year in 2016–19, 38.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75044
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75044?
Since 2015, 18,890 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dallas County (9,317 injured, 460 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75044?
NHTSA data shows I-635 with 21 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75044 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75044?
The worst month is October: 9.1% of truck crashes in Dallas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75044?
292 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dallas County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75044 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dallas County has 61.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75044?
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.