ZIP 75216 (Dallas, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75216: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 75216: I-30 deadliest road: 24 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75216 since 2015.
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%).
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75216 is I-30, with 24 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-20 (21), I-35 (17) and I-45 (14).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 292 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.1, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75216 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 | 24 |
| I-20 | 21 |
| I-35 | 17 |
| I-45 | 14 |
| SR-310 | 10 |
| SR-12 | 6 |
| I-35E | 5 |
| I-635 | 5 |
| I-345 | 3 |
| SR-352 | 3 |
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 75216 at a glance
| Population | 55,894 |
| Density | 1,454 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,386 |
| Median home value | $162,986 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1,325 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 1,689. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 26.0 a year in 2016–19, 38.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75216
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75216?
18,890 truck crashes have been reported in Dallas County since 2015, with 460 deaths and 9,317 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75216?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 24 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75216 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75216?
The worst month is October: 9.1% of truck crashes in Dallas County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75216?
292 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dallas County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75216 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Dallas County records 61.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75216?
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.