ZIP 75148 (Malakoff, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75148: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henderson 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
7 of 546 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henderson County compares with Texas
Henderson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henderson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 17.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Henderson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Henderson County at a glance: 1.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 546 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henderson County since 2015: 429 people were injured and 29 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75148 since 2015: SR-198 (2), Fm 59 (1) and Rm 3054 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75148 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-198 | 2 |
| Fm 59 | 1 |
| Rm 3054 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henderson County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 31 | 6 |
| N 1600 Palestine St | 5 |
| W 3400 Corsicana St | 4 |
| W 6000 Dallas Hwy | 4 |
| E 1400 Tyler St | 3 |
| E 700 Corsicana St | 3 |
| Ne 2000 Jed Robinson Loop | 3 |
| Nw 1500 Jed Robinson Loop | 3 |
ZIP 75148 at a glance
| Population | 5,842 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,569 |
| Median home value | $159,080 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henderson 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 | 33 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 41 | +22% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 40 | -2% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 51 | +28% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 51. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75148
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75148?
Henderson County has had 546 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 429 people and killing 29.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75148?
April has the most truck crashes in Henderson County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75148?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75148 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 53.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henderson County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75148?
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.