ZIP 75142 (Kaufman, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75142: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 75142: I-20 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75142: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,420 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kaufman County since 2015: 875 people were injured and 81 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75142 is I-20, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-34 (3), US-175 (3) and Fm 2578 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75142 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kaufman County.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Kaufman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 4 |
| SR-34 | 3 |
| US-175 | 3 |
| Fm 2578 | 1 |
| Fm 429 | 1 |
| SR-243 | 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 75142 at a glance
| Population | 22,822 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,028 |
| Median home value | $240,824 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 51 to 129. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 75142
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75142?
1,420 truck crashes have been reported in Kaufman County since 2015, with 81 deaths and 875 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75142?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75142 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75142?
July has the most truck crashes in Kaufman County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75142?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kaufman County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75142 compare with Texas?
Kaufman County records 60.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75142?
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.