ZIP 75261 (Dallas, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75261: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tarrant 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
0.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Tarrant County compares with Texas
Tarrant County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tarrant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tarrant County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Tarrant County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
Tarrant County at a glance: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 16% of them.
Overview
Police reported 12,221 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tarrant County since 2015: 8,116 people were injured and 368 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 3 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.4%.
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75261 is I-35, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-183 (9), I-35E (6) and SR-121 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
142 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Their busiest month is June, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75261 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; 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
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 Tarrant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 11 |
| SR-183 | 9 |
| I-35E | 6 |
| SR-121 | 6 |
| I-635 | 5 |
| SR-360 | 4 |
| SR-12 | 3 |
| SR-114 | 2 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
| Belt Line Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tarrant County) |
|---|---|
| North Fwy | 542 |
| South Fwy | 262 |
| North South Fwy | 177 |
| West Fwy | 136 |
| East Fwy | 132 |
| Airport Fwy | 110 |
| I-35 | 97 |
| Alliance Gateway Fwy | 88 |
ZIP 75261 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tarrant 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 | 674 | — | 11.5 |
| 2000s | 773 | +15% | 11.6 |
| 2010s | 886 | +15% | 14.8 |
| 2020s | 1,099 | +24% | 20.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 674 a year in the 1990s and 1,099 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 18.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 20.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75261
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75261?
Tarrant County has had 12,221 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 8,116 people and killing 368.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75261?
I-35 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75261 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75261?
Truck crashes in Tarrant County peak in September, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75261?
Since 2015, Tarrant County has reported 142 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75261 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 46.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tarrant County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75261?
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.