Kaufman County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kaufman County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
9 of 1,420 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kaufman County compares with Texas
Kaufman County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kaufman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kaufman County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Kaufman County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Kaufman County at a glance: I-20 most fatal truck crashes in Kaufman County: 14 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,420 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kaufman County. They injured 875 people and killed 81.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
1.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads in Kaufman County with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-80 (8), SR-34 (5) and US-175 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Kaufman County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Kaufman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Kaufman County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 14 |
| US-80 | 8 |
| SR-34 | 5 |
| US-175 | 3 |
| Fm 148 | 2 |
| Fm 1641 | 1 |
| Fm 2578 | 1 |
| Fm 429 | 1 |
| SR-243 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kaufman County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 24 |
| US-80 | 15 |
| Spur 557 | 14 |
| Fm 148 | 10 |
| Sh 34 | 7 |
| Fm 548 | 6 |
| SR-205 | 6 |
| W 500 Us 80 Hwy | 6 |
Kaufman County at a glance
| Population | 197,829 |
| Land area | 780.7 sq mi |
| Density | 253 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $90,614 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kaufman 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 | 51 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 73 | +43% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 87 | +19% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 129 | +49% | 3.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 51 to 129. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Kaufman County
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Questions fleets ask about Kaufman County
How many truck crashes happen in Kaufman County?
Since 2015, 1,420 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kaufman County (875 injured, 81 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Kaufman County?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes in Kaufman County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kaufman County?
Truck crashes in Kaufman County peak in July, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kaufman County?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kaufman County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kaufman County compared with Texas?
Kaufman County records 60.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Kaufman County?
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.