ZIP 75790 (Van, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75790: 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 runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Van Zandt County: 1 in 54 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 1.1% across 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75790 is I-20, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-64 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75790 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Van Zandt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 12 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
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 75790 at a glance
| Population | 3,915 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,039 |
| Median home value | $177,175 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 84. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 75790
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75790?
Since 2015, 876 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Van Zandt County (588 injured, 35 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75790?
I-20 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75790 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75790?
The worst month is August: 10.5% of truck crashes in Van Zandt County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75790?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Van Zandt County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75790 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 112.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Van Zandt County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75790?
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.