ZIP 75754 (Ben Wheeler, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75754: 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 has lower values than Texas for morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Van Zandt County: 1 in 54 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.9%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 876 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Van Zandt County. They injured 588 people and killed 35.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by SR-64 (3) and Fm 279 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75754 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 2.2% 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 Van Zandt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 11 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| Fm 279 | 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 75754 at a glance
| Population | 7,841 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,815 |
| Median home value | $284,856 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 84. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75754
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75754?
876 truck crashes have been reported in Van Zandt County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 588 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75754?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75754 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75754?
August has the most truck crashes in Van Zandt County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75754?
Since 2015, Van Zandt County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75754 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 112.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Van Zandt County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75754?
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.