ZIP 75082 (Richardson, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75082: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Collin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 75082: 1.9× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75082 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (8.0 vs 4.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 3,815 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Collin County. They injured 2,087 people and killed 102.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75082 is I-635, with 20 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-75 (15), SR-78 (4) and President George Bush Turnpike (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 51 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Their busiest month is January, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.2, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75082 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Collin County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-635; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.0% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-635 | 20 |
| US-75 | 15 |
| SR-78 | 4 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 3 |
| SR-289 | 2 |
| Coit Rd | 1 |
| Exchange Pkwy | 1 |
| Fm 2514 | 1 |
| Fm 2514/Parker Blvd | 1 |
| Fm 2551 Dillehay Dr | 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 75082 at a glance
| Population | 29,618 |
| Density | 1,395 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,534 |
| Median home value | $500,381 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 163 a year in the 1990s and 348 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 8.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75082
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75082?
3,815 truck crashes have been reported in Collin County since 2015, with 102 deaths and 2,087 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75082?
Since 2015, I-635 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75082: 20.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75082?
June has the most truck crashes in Collin County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75082?
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 75082 compared with Texas?
Collin County records 26.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75082?
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.