ZIP 75167 (Waxahachie, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75167: 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 sits below Texas on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Ellis County: 14.5% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
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
June has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75167 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-35E (5), US-287 (5), I-35 (4), Fm 1446 (1) and Fm 813 (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 75167 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ellis County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-35E | 5 |
| US-287 | 5 |
| I-35 | 4 |
| Fm 1446 | 1 |
| Fm 813 | 1 |
| Fm 876 | 1 |
| Fm 877/Howard Rd | 1 |
| Mustang Rd | 1 |
| US-0287 | 1 |
| US-77 | 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 75167 at a glance
| Population | 13,904 |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $117,714 |
| Median home value | $393,695 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 94 to 194. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 75167
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75167?
2,113 truck crashes have been reported in Ellis County since 2015, with 87 deaths and 1,178 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75167?
The worst month is June: 9.7% of truck crashes in Ellis County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75167?
Since 2015, Ellis County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75167 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 77.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ellis County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75167?
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.