ZIP 76041 (Forreston, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76041: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ellis 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
16 of 2,113 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ellis County compares with Texas
Ellis County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ellis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ellis County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Ellis County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 76041: I-35E most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76041: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,113 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ellis County since 2015: 1,178 people were injured and 87 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-35E leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76041 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-35 (6), Fm 55 (1) and Fm 877/Howard Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76041 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35E; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Ellis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35E | 7 |
| I-35 | 6 |
| Fm 55 | 1 |
| Fm 877/Howard Rd | 1 |
| Mustang Rd | 1 |
| US-0287 | 1 |
| US-35E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ellis County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 42 |
| US-287 | 23 |
| Ovilla Rd | 20 |
| E 100 Ovilla Rd | 12 |
| I-45 | 12 |
| Fm 66 | 10 |
| W 3000 Ennis Ave | 8 |
| Us 287 Bypass | 7 |
ZIP 76041 at a glance
| Population | 755 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $131,250 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ellis 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 | 94 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 113 | +19% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 132 | +17% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 194 | +47% | 7.8 |
In the 1990s about 94 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 194. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 7.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76041
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76041?
Since 2015, 2,113 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ellis County (1,178 injured, 87 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76041?
NHTSA data shows I-35E with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76041 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76041?
The worst month is June: 9.7% of truck crashes in Ellis County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76041?
Since 2015, Ellis County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76041 compare with Texas?
Ellis County records 77.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76041?
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.