ZIP 75223 (Dallas, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75223: 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 75223: I-30 35 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 75223.
Overview
Dallas County has recorded 18,890 truck crashes since 2015, with 9,317 people injured and 460 killed.
That averages about 4 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (6.6%).
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-30 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75223 with 35 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-635 (31), I-35 (18) and I-45 (10).
Garbage & waste trucks
292 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (12%).
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75223 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-30 | 35 |
| I-635 | 31 |
| I-35 | 18 |
| I-45 | 10 |
| SR-310 | 10 |
| I-20 | 8 |
| SR-12 | 7 |
| US-75 | 5 |
| SR-183 | 4 |
| Dallas North Tollway | 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 75223 at a glance
| Population | 11,994 |
| Density | 1,494 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,318 |
| Median home value | $310,013 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
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. NHTSA counts 26.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 38.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75223
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75223?
Dallas County has had 18,890 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 9,317 people and killing 460.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75223?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75223: 35.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75223?
October has the most truck crashes in Dallas County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75223?
292 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dallas County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75223 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Dallas County has 61.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75223?
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.