ZIP 75448 (Klondike, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75448: 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 |
Delta County sits below Texas 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 54 crashes involving commercial trucks in Delta County since 2015: 32 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 76 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in July (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (13.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75448 since 2015: SR-24 (2) and SR-50 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Delta County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75448 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Delta County.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-24 | 2 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
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 75448 at a glance
| Population | 1,127 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,827 |
| Median home value | $159,269 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75448
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75448?
Delta County has had 54 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 32 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75448?
The worst month is February: 13.0% of truck crashes in Delta County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75448?
Since 2015, Delta County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75448 compare with Texas?
Delta County records 85.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75448?
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.