ZIP 75065 (Lake Dallas, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75065: 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 has lower values than Texas for 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 75065: 1.7× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75065 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.8 vs 2.2).
Overview
Police reported 4,557 crashes involving commercial trucks in Denton County since 2015: 2,174 people were injured and 105 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75065 is I-35E, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-377 (6), I-35 (5) and US-380 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
55 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (15%).
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75065 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-35E at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Denton County.
- 25.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Denton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35E | 7 |
| US-377 | 6 |
| I-35 | 5 |
| US-380 | 3 |
| SR-121 | 2 |
| Dallas Pkwy Toll Road | 1 |
| Fm 2931 | 1 |
| Fm 423/Main St | 1 |
| Fm 544 Parker Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Fox Ave | 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 75065 at a glance
| Population | 13,657 |
| Density | 638 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,597 |
| Median home value | $350,616 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 205 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 414. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 75065
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75065?
Since 2015, 4,557 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Denton County (2,174 injured, 105 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75065?
Since 2015, I-35E has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75065: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75065?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Denton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75065?
Since 2015, Denton County has reported 55 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75065 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Denton County has 37.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75065?
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.