Talty, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Talty: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Talty 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 |
Compared with Texas, Kaufman County is lower on 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.
Talty at a glance: I-20 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Talty since 2015.
Overview
Kaufman County has recorded 1,420 truck crashes since 2015, with 875 people injured and 81 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Talty had 26 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
The worst month is July with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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 within 10 miles of Talty with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-80 (5), SR-34 (2) 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 Talty fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kaufman County.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 2 |
| Fm 148 | 1 |
| Fm 1641 | 1 |
| Fm 2578 | 1 |
| Lawson Rd | 1 |
| US-175 | 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 |
Talty at a glance
| Population | 3,198 |
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Density | 943 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75126) | $103,673 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75126) | $361,100 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 51 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 129. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Talty
How many truck crashes happen in Talty?
1,420 truck crashes have been reported in Kaufman County since 2015, with 81 deaths and 875 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Talty?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Talty: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Talty?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Kaufman County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Talty?
Since 2015, Kaufman County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Talty compared 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 Talty?
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.