ZIP 75117 (Edgewood, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75117: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Van Zandt 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
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 has lower values than Texas for 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 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
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.
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
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75117 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-19 (5), US-80 (2) and SR-64 (1).
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 ZIP 75117 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| SR-19 | 5 |
| 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 |
ZIP 75117 at a glance
| Population | 5,109 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,954 |
| Median home value | $260,165 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 84 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75117
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75117?
Since 2015, 876 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Van Zandt County (588 injured, 35 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75117?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75117 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75117?
The worst month is August: 10.5% of truck crashes in Van Zandt County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75117?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Van Zandt County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75117 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 112.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Van Zandt County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75117?
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.