ZIP 75244 (Dallas, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75244: 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 Dallas County: 1 in 62 crashes involve a garbage truck (292 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 6.6% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75244 happened on I-35 (23), I-635 (23), US-75 (15), I-35E (6) and SR-12 (6); no road leads clearly.
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).
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75244 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dallas County.
- 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
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-35 | 23 |
| I-635 | 23 |
| US-75 | 15 |
| I-35E | 6 |
| SR-12 | 6 |
| SR-183 | 5 |
| Dallas North Tollway | 3 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 3 |
| I35 Frontage | 2 |
| SR-190 | 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 75244 at a glance
| Population | 13,389 |
| Density | 1,119 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,286 |
| Median home value | $606,413 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
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 75244
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75244?
Since 2015, 18,890 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dallas County (9,317 injured, 460 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75244?
The worst month is October: 9.1% of truck crashes in Dallas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75244?
Since 2015, Dallas County has reported 292 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75244 compared 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 75244?
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.