Mabank, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mabank: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mabank 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). It runs above Texas on 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
Van Zandt County has recorded 876 truck crashes since 2015, with 588 people injured and 35 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Mabank since 2015, this page uses Van Zandt County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in January (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.
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-175 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-198 (2), SR-274 (1) and SR-334 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Mabank fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Van Zandt County.
- Check whether your routes use US-175, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-175 | 3 |
| SR-198 | 2 |
| SR-274 | 1 |
| SR-334 | 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 |
Mabank at a glance
| Population | 7,021 |
| Land area | 8.7 sq mi |
| Density | 804 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75147) | $56,940 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75147) | $251,629 |
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 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 Mabank
How common are truck crashes in Mabank?
Van Zandt County has had 876 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 588 people and killing 35.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Mabank?
US-175 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Mabank since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mabank?
August has the most truck crashes in Van Zandt County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mabank?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Van Zandt County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Mabank compared with Texas?
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 Mabank?
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.