ZIP 75143 (Kemp, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75143: 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 has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 75143 at a glance: US-175 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75143 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
The worst month is July with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-175 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75143 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Fm 148 (1), Fm 2613 (1) and Fm 85 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75143 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-175 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Kaufman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-175 | 3 |
| Fm 148 | 1 |
| Fm 2613 | 1 |
| Fm 85 | 1 |
| Fm85 | 1 |
| SR-198 | 1 |
| SR-334 | 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 75143 at a glance
| Population | 14,709 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,897 |
| Median home value | $182,308 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75143
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75143?
Since 2015, 1,420 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kaufman County (875 injured, 81 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75143?
NHTSA data shows US-175 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75143 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75143?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Kaufman County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75143?
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 75143 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 60.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kaufman County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75143?
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.