ZIP 75161 (Terrell, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75161: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Kaufman County is lower 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.
ZIP 75161 at a glance: I-20 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75161 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
The worst month is July with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 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%).
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 75161 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-80 (5), SR-34 (4) and Fm 429 (1).
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 75161 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 | 7 |
| US-80 | 5 |
| SR-34 | 4 |
| Fm 429 | 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 75161 at a glance
| Population | 8,011 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,981 |
| Median home value | $272,967 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 75161
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75161?
Kaufman County has had 1,420 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 875 people and killing 81.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75161?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75161: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75161?
Truck crashes in Kaufman County peak in July, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75161?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Kaufman County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75161 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Kaufman County has 60.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75161?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.