ZIP 75089 (Rowlett, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75089: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Dallas County is lower 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.
ZIP 75089 at a glance: 1.8× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 75089 (4.0 → 7.2).
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
Truck crashes peak in October (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 6.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-30 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75089 with 23 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-635 (8), SR-205 (4) 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.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (12%).
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75089 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Dallas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 23 |
| I-635 | 8 |
| SR-205 | 4 |
| SR-78 | 4 |
| Fm 2514 | 1 |
| Fm 2514/Parker Blvd | 1 |
| Fm 2551 Dillehay Dr | 1 |
| Forest Ln | 1 |
| Georgetown Dr | 1 |
| Mu-Centerville Rd | 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 75089 at a glance
| Population | 35,619 |
| Density | 1,136 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,318 |
| Median home value | $385,003 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1,325 to 1,689. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 26.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 38.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75089
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75089?
18,890 truck crashes have been reported in Dallas County since 2015, with 460 deaths and 9,317 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75089?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75089: 23.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75089?
Truck crashes in Dallas County peak in October, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75089?
Garbage trucks were involved in 292 reported crashes in Dallas County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75089 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 61.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dallas County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75089?
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.