ZIP 75126 (Forney, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75126: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kaufman 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
9 of 1,420 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kaufman County compares with Texas
Kaufman County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kaufman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kaufman County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Kaufman County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 75126: I-20 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75126: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,420 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kaufman County since 2015: 875 people were injured and 81 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75126 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-80 (6), I-635 (5) and US-175 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75126 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Kaufman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 11 |
| US-80 | 6 |
| I-635 | 5 |
| US-175 | 2 |
| Beltline Rd | 1 |
| Fm 148 | 1 |
| Fm 1641 | 1 |
| I-30 | 1 |
| Lawson Rd | 1 |
| Rodeo Center Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kaufman County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 24 |
| US-80 | 15 |
| Spur 557 | 14 |
| Fm 148 | 10 |
| Sh 34 | 7 |
| Fm 548 | 6 |
| SR-205 | 6 |
| W 500 Us 80 Hwy | 6 |
ZIP 75126 at a glance
| Population | 84,799 |
| Density | 401 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,673 |
| Median home value | $361,100 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kaufman 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 | 51 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 73 | +43% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 87 | +19% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 129 | +49% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 51 a year in the 1990s and 129 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75126
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75126?
Kaufman County has had 1,420 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 875 people and killing 81.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75126?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75126 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75126?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Kaufman County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75126?
Since 2015, Kaufman County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75126 compare with Texas?
Kaufman County records 60.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75126?
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.