ZIP 75848 (Kirvin, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75848: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Freestone 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 783 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Freestone County compares with Texas
Freestone County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Freestone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Freestone County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 319.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Freestone County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Freestone County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 783 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Freestone County. They injured 469 people and killed 43.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-45 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75848 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-14 (1) and US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Freestone County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75848 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-45, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 2.6% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Freestone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 9 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Freestone County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 8 |
| S 198 Ih 45 Fwy | 7 |
| US-84 | 4 |
| E 400 Commerce St | 3 |
| E 700 Commerce St | 3 |
| S 211 Ih 45 Hwy | 3 |
| US-79 | 3 |
| Hwy 79 West Way | 2 |
ZIP 75848 at a glance
| Population | 64 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,750 |
| Median home value | $83,394 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Freestone 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 | 28 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 49 | +73% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 56 | +14% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 68 | +22% | 3.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 68. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75848
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75848?
783 truck crashes have been reported in Freestone County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 469 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75848?
NHTSA data shows I-45 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75848 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75848?
August has the most truck crashes in Freestone County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75848?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Freestone County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75848 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Freestone County records 319.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75848?
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.