ZIP 75238 (Dallas, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75238: 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 has lower values than Texas for 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.
The headline for ZIP 75238: 1.9× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75238 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (16.8 vs 9.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 18,890 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dallas County. They injured 9,317 people and killed 460.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 4 truck crashes a 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.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75238 is I-30, with 31 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-635 (27), US-75 (15) and I-35 (11).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 292 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
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 75238 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dallas County.
- Check whether your routes use I-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 | 31 |
| I-635 | 27 |
| US-75 | 15 |
| I-35 | 11 |
| Dallas North Tollway | 3 |
| I-345 | 3 |
| SR-352 | 3 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| I-45 | 2 |
| I35 Frontage | 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 75238 at a glance
| Population | 33,199 |
| Density | 1,948 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,019 |
| Median home value | $570,346 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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 75238
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75238?
Since 2015, 18,890 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dallas County (9,317 injured, 460 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75238?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75238: 31.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75238?
Truck crashes in Dallas County peak in October, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75238?
Since 2015, Dallas County has reported 292 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75238 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Dallas County has 61.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75238?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.