ZIP 75442 (Farmersville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75442: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Collin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 75442: SR-78 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75442: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,815 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Collin County. They injured 2,087 people and killed 102.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.1% 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 75442 is SR-78, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Fm 36 (1), Fm 75/Long Neck Rd (1) and US-380 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 51 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (16% of them).
They recorded 4.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75442 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-78 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Collin County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Collin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-78 | 5 |
| Fm 36 | 1 |
| Fm 75/Long Neck Rd | 1 |
| US-380 | 1 |
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 75442 at a glance
| Population | 10,805 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,250 |
| Median home value | $352,339 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 75442
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75442?
Collin County has had 3,815 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,087 people and killing 102.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75442?
SR-78 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75442 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75442?
June has the most truck crashes in Collin County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75442?
Since 2015, Collin County has reported 51 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75442 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Collin County records 26.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75442?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.