ZIP 75078 (Prosper, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75078: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Collin 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
4.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Collin County compares with Texas
Collin County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Collin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Collin County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Collin County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 75078: US-380 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 75078.
Overview
Collin County has recorded 3,815 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,087 people injured and 102 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-380 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: Fm 428 (2), Bellingrath Dr (1) and Dallas North Tollway (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 51 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.2, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75078 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-380, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Collin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-380 | 7 |
| Fm 428 | 2 |
| Bellingrath Dr | 1 |
| Dallas North Tollway | 1 |
| Dallas Pkwy | 1 |
| Dallas Pkwy Toll Road | 1 |
| Dallas Pkwy Tollway | 1 |
| Fm 1461/Frontier Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2478 | 1 |
| Fm 2931 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Collin County) |
|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 168 |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 134 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 106 |
| Central Expy | 81 |
| US-75 | 74 |
| Sam Rayburn Hwy | 60 |
| N Central Expy | 59 |
| Us 75 Hwy | 53 |
ZIP 75078 at a glance
| Population | 53,011 |
| Density | 648 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $196,564 |
| Median home value | $733,192 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Collin 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 | 163 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 229 | +41% | 5.5 |
| 2010s | 246 | +8% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 348 | +41% | 8.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 163 to 348. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75078
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75078?
Collin County has had 3,815 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,087 people and killing 102.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75078?
Since 2015, US-380 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75078: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75078?
June has the most truck crashes in Collin County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75078?
Since 2015, Collin County has reported 51 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75078 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 26.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Collin County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75078?
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.