ZIP 75287 (Dallas, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75287: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Collin 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
4.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Collin County compares with Texas
Collin County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Collin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Collin County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Collin County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 75287: I-635 17 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 75287.
Overview
Police reported 3,815 crashes involving commercial trucks in Collin County since 2015: 2,087 people were injured and 102 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-635 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75287 with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-75 (12), I-35 (11) and I-35E (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 51 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Their busiest month is January, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.2, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75287 fleets
- Build extra time into June 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 January; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Collin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-635 | 17 |
| US-75 | 12 |
| I-35 | 11 |
| I-35E | 6 |
| Dallas North Tollway | 3 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 3 |
| SR-12 | 3 |
| SR-121 | 2 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
| SR-289 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Collin County) |
|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 168 |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 134 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 106 |
| Central Expy | 81 |
| US-75 | 74 |
| Sam Rayburn Hwy | 60 |
| N Central Expy | 59 |
| Us 75 Hwy | 53 |
ZIP 75287 at a glance
| Population | 53,959 |
| Density | 3,762 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,741 |
| Median home value | $410,999 |
| Home ownership | 23% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Collin 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 | 163 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 229 | +41% | 5.5 |
| 2010s | 246 | +8% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 348 | +41% | 8.8 |
In the 1990s about 163 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 348. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 5.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75287
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75287?
Since 2015, 3,815 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Collin County (2,087 injured, 102 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75287?
NHTSA data shows I-635 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75287 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75287?
June has the most truck crashes in Collin County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75287?
Since 2015, Collin County has reported 51 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75287 compare with Texas?
Collin County records 26.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75287?
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.