ZIP 76065 (Midlothian, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76065: 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 76065: 1.7× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76065 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.0 vs 1.8).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,113 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ellis County. They injured 1,178 people and killed 87.
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%).
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-287 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by US-67 (8), I-35 (2) and Fm 1446 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76065 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ellis County.
- Look at alternatives to US-287 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 10 |
| US-67 | 8 |
| I-35 | 2 |
| Fm 1446 | 1 |
| Fm 664 Ovilla Rd | 1 |
| I-35E | 1 |
| US-77 | 1 |
| Us-67Ramp | 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 76065 at a glance
| Population | 47,438 |
| Density | 182 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $127,756 |
| Median home value | $419,660 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 94 a year in the 1990s and 194 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76065
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76065?
Since 2015, 2,113 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ellis County (1,178 injured, 87 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76065?
NHTSA data shows US-287 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76065 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76065?
June has the most truck crashes in Ellis County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76065?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ellis County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76065 compared with Texas?
Ellis County records 77.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76065?
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.