ZIP 75105 (Chatfield, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75105: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Navarro County, 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
5 of 1,025 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Navarro County compares with Texas
Navarro County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Navarro County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Navarro County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 153.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Texas, Navarro County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Navarro County: 6.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,025 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Navarro County. They injured 552 people and killed 33.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
6.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75105 is I-45, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fm 85 (2), Fm 1603 (1) and Fm 2613 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75105 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Navarro County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Navarro County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 5 |
| Fm 85 | 2 |
| Fm 1603 | 1 |
| Fm 2613 | 1 |
| Fm85 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Navarro County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 58 |
| Sh 31 | 12 |
| S 238 Ih 45 Hwy | 6 |
| W 3600 7Th Ave | 4 |
| Ih 45 Hwy | 3 |
| N 237 Ih 45 Hwy | 3 |
| N 3000 Business 45 | 3 |
| S 239 45 Hwy | 3 |
ZIP 75105 at a glance
| Population | 216 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Navarro 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 | 50 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 74 | +48% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 73 | -1% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 85 | +16% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 50 to 85. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75105
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75105?
Since 2015, 1,025 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Navarro County (552 injured, 33 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75105?
I-45 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75105 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75105?
March has the most truck crashes in Navarro County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75105?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Navarro County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75105 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Navarro County has 153.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75105?
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.