ZIP 75087 (Rockwall, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75087: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rockwall 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
10 of 1,068 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rockwall County compares with Texas
Rockwall County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rockwall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rockwall County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Rockwall County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 75087: I-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75087: 19 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,068 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rockwall County. They injured 465 people and killed 35.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (19). After it: SR-205 (4), SR-78 (4) and SR-66 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75087 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rockwall County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Rockwall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 19 |
| SR-205 | 4 |
| SR-78 | 4 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| Fm 2514/Parker Blvd | 1 |
| Mu-Pleasant Valley Rd | 1 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 1 |
| SR-276 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rockwall County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 98 |
| Sh 276 | 13 |
| E Interstate 30 | 13 |
| W Interstate 30 | 6 |
| Corporate Crossing | 5 |
| Fm 3549 | 5 |
| Ralph Hall Memorial Hwy | 5 |
| S Goliad St | 5 |
ZIP 75087 at a glance
| Population | 44,326 |
| Density | 581 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $129,484 |
| Median home value | $434,193 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rockwall 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 | 29 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 39 | +36% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 49 | +25% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 109 | +122% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 109 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75087
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75087?
1,068 truck crashes have been reported in Rockwall County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 465 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75087?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 19 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75087 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75087?
Truck crashes in Rockwall County peak in October, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75087?
Since 2015, Rockwall County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75087 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 64.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rockwall County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75087?
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.