ZIP 75852 (Midway, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75852: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
2 of 432 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Texas
Madison County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 271.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Madison County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Madison County at a glance: 1 in 208 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 432 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 260 people were injured and 27 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.3%).
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-21 (2), Fm 247 (1) and SR-75 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75852 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 4 |
| SR-21 | 2 |
| Fm 247 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 23 |
| US-190 | 5 |
| N 100 May St | 4 |
| E 1600 Main St | 2 |
| E 3300 Main St | 2 |
| E 400 Main St | 2 |
| E 4700 Tx 21 | 2 |
| Fm 39 | 2 |
ZIP 75852 at a glance
| Population | 3,323 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,847 |
| Median home value | $188,062 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 21 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 20 | -5% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 33 | +67% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 40 | +20% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75852
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75852?
432 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 260 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75852?
Since 2015, I-45 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75852: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75852?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in July, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75852?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75852 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 271.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75852?
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.