ZIP 75243 (Dallas, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75243: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
ZIP 75243 at a glance: 1.8× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75243 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (17.0 vs 9.5).
Overview
Since 2015, 18,890 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dallas County. They injured 9,317 people and killed 460.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 6.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-635 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75243 with 25 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-30 (22), I-35 (20) and US-75 (15).
Garbage & waste trucks
292 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
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 75243 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-635; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-635 | 25 |
| I-30 | 22 |
| I-35 | 20 |
| US-75 | 15 |
| I-35E | 4 |
| Dallas North Tollway | 3 |
| I-345 | 3 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 3 |
| SR-12 | 3 |
| 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 75243 at a glance
| Population | 63,481 |
| Density | 2,661 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,618 |
| Median home value | $387,248 |
| Home ownership | 27% |
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 75243
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75243?
Dallas County has had 18,890 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 9,317 people and killing 460.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75243?
I-635 had 25 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75243 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75243?
Truck crashes in Dallas County peak in October, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75243?
Garbage trucks were involved in 292 reported crashes in Dallas County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75243 compared with Texas?
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 75243?
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.