ZIP 75149 (Mesquite, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75149: 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 |
Dallas County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 75149: 1.8× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75149 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (14.6 vs 8.2).
Overview
Police reported 18,890 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dallas County since 2015: 9,317 people were injured and 460 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 4 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 6.6% of truck crashes.
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 (29). Next come I-635 (18), I-45 (10) and SR-310 (10).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 292 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (12% of them).
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75149 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.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Dallas County.
- 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 Dallas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 29 |
| I-635 | 18 |
| I-45 | 10 |
| SR-310 | 10 |
| I-20 | 9 |
| US-80 | 6 |
| US-175 | 4 |
| SR-352 | 3 |
| SR-12 | 2 |
| Beltline 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 75149 at a glance
| Population | 58,262 |
| Density | 1,404 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,774 |
| Median home value | $226,802 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1,325 a year in the 1990s and 1,689 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 26.0 a year in 2016–19 and 38.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75149
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75149?
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 75149?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 29 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75149 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75149?
The worst month is October: 9.1% of truck crashes in Dallas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75149?
292 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dallas County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75149 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dallas County has 61.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75149?
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.