Grand Saline, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grand Saline: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grand Saline 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.
The headline for Van Zandt County: 1 in 54 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.9%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 876 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Van Zandt County. They injured 588 people and killed 35.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Grand Saline since 2015, this page uses Van Zandt County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-19 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-69 (3), US-80 (2) and Fm 1799 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Grand Saline fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-19; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 2.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 4 |
| US-69 | 3 |
| US-80 | 2 |
| Fm 1799 | 1 |
| I-20 | 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 |
Grand Saline at a glance
| Population | 3,292 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,570 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75140) | $55,338 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75140) | $160,746 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 84. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grand Saline
How many truck accidents are there in Grand Saline?
876 truck crashes have been reported in Van Zandt County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 588 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Grand Saline?
Since 2015, SR-19 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Grand Saline: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Grand Saline?
Truck crashes in Van Zandt County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Grand Saline?
Since 2015, Van Zandt County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Grand Saline compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Van Zandt County records 112.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Grand Saline?
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.