ZIP 75154 (Red Oak, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75154: 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 |
Ellis County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 75154 at a glance: 1.7× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 75154 (3.5 → 6.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,113 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ellis County. They injured 1,178 people and killed 87.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75154 is I-45, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-20 (7), I-35 (4) and I-35E (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75154 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Ellis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 15 |
| I-20 | 7 |
| I-35 | 4 |
| I-35E | 4 |
| US-287 | 4 |
| US-67 | 3 |
| Beltline Rd | 1 |
| Cliff Creek Crossings Dr | 1 |
| Fm 664 Ovilla Rd | 1 |
| Fm 813 | 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 75154 at a glance
| Population | 52,516 |
| Density | 424 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,388 |
| Median home value | $343,960 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75154
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75154?
2,113 truck crashes have been reported in Ellis County since 2015, with 87 deaths and 1,178 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75154?
NHTSA data shows I-45 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75154 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75154?
The worst month is June: 9.7% of truck crashes in Ellis County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75154?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Ellis County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75154 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Ellis County has 77.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75154?
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.