ZIP 75247 (Dallas, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75247: 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 runs above Texas on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 75247: I-35 25 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 75247.
Overview
Dallas County has recorded 18,890 truck crashes since 2015, with 9,317 people injured and 460 killed.
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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (25). It is followed by I-30 (23), I-635 (11) and SR-12 (11).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 292 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
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 75247 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; 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-35 | 25 |
| I-30 | 23 |
| I-635 | 11 |
| SR-12 | 11 |
| SR-183 | 10 |
| I-35E | 6 |
| I-45 | 6 |
| SR-310 | 4 |
| US-75 | 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 75247 at a glance
| Population | 627 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $20,200 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 75247
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75247?
18,890 truck crashes have been reported in Dallas County since 2015, with 460 deaths and 9,317 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75247?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 25 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75247 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75247?
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 75247?
Since 2015, Dallas County has reported 292 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75247 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dallas County has 61.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75247?
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.