ZIP 75220 (Dallas, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75220: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
ZIP 75220 at a glance: I-35 deadliest road: 26 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75220 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 18,890 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dallas County since 2015: 9,317 people were injured and 460 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 4 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (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-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (26). After it: I-30 (21), I-635 (18) and SR-12 (11).
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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.1 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75220 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-35 | 26 |
| I-30 | 21 |
| I-635 | 18 |
| SR-12 | 11 |
| SR-183 | 10 |
| I-35E | 8 |
| US-75 | 8 |
| Dallas North Tollway | 3 |
| I-345 | 3 |
| I-45 | 2 |
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 75220 at a glance
| Population | 40,239 |
| Density | 1,373 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,843 |
| Median home value | $526,273 |
| Home ownership | 32% |
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 75220
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75220?
Since 2015, 18,890 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dallas County (9,317 injured, 460 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75220?
I-35 had 26 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75220 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75220?
Truck crashes in Dallas County peak in October, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75220?
Since 2015, Dallas County has reported 292 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75220 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Dallas County records 61.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75220?
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.