ZIP 75147 (Mabank, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75147: 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 sits below Texas on morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Van Zandt County: 1 in 54 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.9%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 876 crashes involving commercial trucks in Van Zandt County since 2015: 588 people were injured and 35 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-198 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: Fm 47 (1), SR-334 (1) and US-175 (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 75147 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-198; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.2% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Van Zandt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-198 | 3 |
| Fm 47 | 1 |
| SR-334 | 1 |
| US-175 | 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 75147 at a glance
| Population | 9,177 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,940 |
| Median home value | $251,629 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75147
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75147?
Van Zandt County has had 876 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 588 people and killing 35.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75147?
NHTSA data shows SR-198 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75147 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75147?
The worst month is August: 10.5% of truck crashes in Van Zandt County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75147?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Van Zandt County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75147 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Van Zandt County has 112.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75147?
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.