Travis Ranch, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Travis Ranch: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Travis Ranch 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 sits below Texas 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.
What stands out in Travis Ranch: I-30 25 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Travis Ranch.
Overview
Police reported 1,420 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kaufman County since 2015: 875 people were injured and 81 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Travis Ranch since 2015; patterns below come from Kaufman County as a whole.
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.
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (25). Next come I-20 (10), I-635 (8) and US-80 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Travis Ranch fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-30 | 25 |
| I-20 | 10 |
| I-635 | 8 |
| US-80 | 7 |
| SR-205 | 2 |
| Beltline Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1641 | 1 |
| Georgetown Dr | 1 |
| Lawson Rd | 1 |
| Rodeo Center Blvd | 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 |
Travis Ranch at a glance
| Land area | 1.2 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 51 a year in the 1990s and 129 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Travis Ranch
How many truck accidents are there in Travis Ranch?
Since 2015, 1,420 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kaufman County (875 injured, 81 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Travis Ranch?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Travis Ranch: 25.
When do most truck crashes happen in Travis Ranch?
Truck crashes in Kaufman County peak in July, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Travis Ranch?
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 Travis Ranch compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Kaufman County has 60.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Travis Ranch?
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.