Darryl Shaw Killed in Garbage Truck Accident in Plano, TX

Basic Facts

Crash date: 2-11-2026

Crash location: Biltmore Place, Plano, TX

People involved:

• Darryl Shaw, 59
• Unidentified Driver, 54
• Unidentified Male

Do Authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash?: Unknown

Did authorities recommend criminal charges?: Unknown

Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash?: Unknown

Accident Report

February 11, 2026, a man was killed due to a garbage truck accident at around 7:50 a.m. along Biltmore Place.

Statements show that the incident took place on a residential road off the corner of the Coit Road and Sailmaker Lane intersection, north of Spring Creek Parkway.

According to officials, 59-year-old Darryl Shaw and another man were with a garbage truck outside the vehicle. Due to factors not clear right now, Darryl Shaw ended up sustaining fatal injuries. The driver and the other man were not injured. The cause of the accident remains unclear.

How Did This Accident Occur?

There’s simply not enough information to draw any conclusions here. With any work-related accident, though, it’s important steps are taken early to gather and preserve as much evidence as possible. A lot of people make the mistake of thinking OSHA handles all of that. However, OSHA has their own goals they worry about, and the needs of a worker’s loved ones depend on having as much evidence telling the story as possible. Texas has more complex work fatality laws than any other state in the country. So, the more evidence a family has, the more effectively they can navigate that legal maze. After all, the victim isn’t here to tell their side of the story. It’s only right to ensure there’s as much evidence as possible doing that for them.