ZIP 75119 (Ennis, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75119: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ellis 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
16 of 2,113 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ellis County compares with Texas
Ellis County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ellis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ellis County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Ellis County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 75119: 1.9× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 75119 (1.5 → 2.8).
Overview
Police reported 2,113 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ellis County since 2015: 1,178 people were injured and 87 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). Next come US-287 (3), SR-34 (2) and Fm 85 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75119 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ellis County.
- Check whether your routes use I-45, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ellis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 15 |
| US-287 | 3 |
| SR-34 | 2 |
| Fm 85 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ellis County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 42 |
| US-287 | 23 |
| Ovilla Rd | 20 |
| E 100 Ovilla Rd | 12 |
| I-45 | 12 |
| Fm 66 | 10 |
| W 3000 Ennis Ave | 8 |
| Us 287 Bypass | 7 |
ZIP 75119 at a glance
| Population | 31,866 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,053 |
| Median home value | $277,457 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ellis 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 | 94 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 113 | +19% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 132 | +17% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 194 | +47% | 7.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 94 a year in the 1990s and 194 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 7.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75119
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75119?
Ellis County has had 2,113 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,178 people and killing 87.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75119?
I-45 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75119 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75119?
June has the most truck crashes in Ellis County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75119?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ellis County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75119 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Ellis County records 77.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75119?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.