ZIP 75249 (Dallas, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75249: 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 ZIP 75249: I-20 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75249: 16 since 2015.
Overview
Dallas County has recorded 18,890 truck crashes since 2015, with 9,317 people injured and 460 killed.
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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 6.6% of truck crashes.
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 75249 is I-20, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-30 (8), US-67 (6) and SR-180 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 292 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.1% in 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 75249 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Dallas County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-20 | 16 |
| I-30 | 8 |
| US-67 | 6 |
| SR-180 | 4 |
| SR-12 | 3 |
| Cockrell Hill Rd | 2 |
| I-35 | 2 |
| I-35E | 2 |
| Illinois Ave | 2 |
| SR-360 | 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 75249 at a glance
| Population | 16,447 |
| Density | 1,156 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,500 |
| Median home value | $289,941 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 large-truck crashes: 26.0 a year in 2016–19, 38.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75249
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75249?
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 75249?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 16 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75249 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75249?
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 75249?
Garbage trucks were involved in 292 reported crashes in Dallas County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75249 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 61.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dallas County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75249?
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.