Van Zandt County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Van Zandt 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
15 of 876 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Van Zandt County compares with Texas
Van Zandt County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Van Zandt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Van Zandt County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Van Zandt County sits below Texas on morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Van Zandt County: 1 in 54 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.9%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 876 crashes involving commercial trucks in Van Zandt County since 2015: 588 people were injured and 35 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads in Van Zandt County with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-19 (5), SR-64 (4) and US-80 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Van Zandt County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Van Zandt County.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.2% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Van Zandt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Van Zandt County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 11 |
| SR-19 | 5 |
| SR-64 | 4 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| SR-198 | 2 |
| Fm 279 | 1 |
| Fm 47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Van Zandt County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 37 |
| Sh 64 | 7 |
| 540Mm I 20 | 4 |
| S 1200 Oak St | 4 |
| Sh 19 | 3 |
| Sh 198 | 3 |
| Sh 243 | 3 |
| US-80 | 3 |
Van Zandt County at a glance
| Population | 65,304 |
| Land area | 842.6 sq mi |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,749 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Van Zandt 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 | 38 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 63 | +64% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 55 | -12% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 84 | +52% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 84. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Van Zandt County
ZIP codes in Van Zandt County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Van Zandt County
How many truck accidents are there in Van Zandt County?
Since 2015, 876 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Van Zandt County (588 injured, 35 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Van Zandt County?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes in Van Zandt County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Van Zandt County?
Truck crashes in Van Zandt County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Van Zandt County?
Since 2015, Van Zandt County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Van Zandt County compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 112.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Van Zandt County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Van Zandt County?
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.