Oak Ridge Town, Kaufman County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oak Ridge Town, Kaufman County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oak Ridge Town, Kaufman County and Kaufman County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kaufman County numbers.
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 runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Oak Ridge Town, Kaufman County at a glance: I-20 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Oak Ridge: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,420 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kaufman County. They injured 875 people and killed 81.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Oak Ridge Town, Kaufman County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Kaufman County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (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.
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come US-80 (5), SR-34 (3) and Fm 148 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Oak Ridge Town, Kaufman County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 10 |
| US-80 | 5 |
| SR-34 | 3 |
| Fm 148 | 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 |
Oak Ridge Town, Kaufman County at a glance
| Population | 1,475 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 399 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75142) | $80,028 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75142) | $240,824 |
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. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oak Ridge Town, Kaufman County
How common are truck crashes in Oak Ridge Town, Kaufman County?
Kaufman County has had 1,420 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 875 people and killing 81.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Oak Ridge Town, Kaufman County?
I-20 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Oak Ridge since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Oak Ridge Town, Kaufman County?
July has the most truck crashes in Kaufman County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oak Ridge Town, Kaufman County?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kaufman County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Oak Ridge Town, Kaufman County compare with Texas?
Kaufman County records 60.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oak Ridge Town, Kaufman County?
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.