ZIP 75226 (Dallas, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75226: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 75226: I-30 deadliest road: 32 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75226 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 18,890 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dallas County. They injured 9,317 people and killed 460.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (6.6%).
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-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (32). After it: I-635 (26), I-35 (20) and SR-12 (13).
Garbage & waste trucks
292 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.1 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75226 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 32 |
| I-635 | 26 |
| I-35 | 20 |
| SR-12 | 13 |
| I-20 | 10 |
| I-45 | 10 |
| SR-310 | 10 |
| I-35E | 6 |
| SR-183 | 4 |
| US-75 | 4 |
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 75226 at a glance
| Population | 5,199 |
| Density | 1,863 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,546 |
| Home ownership | 4% |
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. 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 75226
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75226?
18,890 truck crashes have been reported in Dallas County since 2015, with 460 deaths and 9,317 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75226?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 32 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75226 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75226?
October has the most truck crashes in Dallas County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75226?
Since 2015, Dallas County has reported 292 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75226 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 61.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dallas County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75226?
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.