Fruitvale, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fruitvale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fruitvale and Van Zandt County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Van Zandt County numbers.
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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Van Zandt County: 1 in 54 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 1.1% across 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.
Fruitvale had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Van Zandt County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fruitvale since 2015: I-20 (4), SR-19 (4), US-80 (2) and SR-64 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Fruitvale fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Van Zandt County.
- 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Van Zandt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 4 |
| SR-19 | 4 |
| US-80 | 2 |
| SR-64 | 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 |
Fruitvale at a glance
| Population | 521 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 275 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75127) | $60,366 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75127) | $207,934 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fruitvale
How many truck crashes happen in Fruitvale?
Since 2015, 876 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Van Zandt County (588 injured, 35 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Fruitvale?
Truck crashes in Van Zandt County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fruitvale?
Since 2015, Van Zandt County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fruitvale compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Van Zandt County has 112.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fruitvale?
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.