ZIP 75415 (Ben Franklin, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75415: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Delta 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
0 of 54 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Delta County compares with Texas
Delta County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delta County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Delta County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Delta County: 3.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 54 crashes involving commercial trucks in Delta County since 2015: 32 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 13.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75415 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-19 (2) and SR-24 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Delta County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75415 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Delta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delta County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 64 | 2 |
| Sh 24 | 2 |
| Bs 24 D | 1 |
| Fm 128 | 1 |
| Fm 1528 | 1 |
| N 8500 Sh 24 Hwy | 1 |
| State Highway 24 | 1 |
| Tx 154 | 1 |
ZIP 75415 at a glance
| Population | 289 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,050 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delta 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | -10% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | +0% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 5 | +31% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75415
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75415?
Since 2015, 54 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Delta County (32 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75415?
Truck crashes in Delta County peak in February, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75415?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Delta County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 75415 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 85.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Delta County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75415?
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.