ZIP 78828 (Barksdale, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78828: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Real 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 38 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Real County compares with Texas
Real County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Real County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Real County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 24.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 40% below the state |
| After dark | 18.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Real County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Real County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Real County has recorded 38 truck crashes since 2015, with 20 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 109 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 18.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.6%.
November through March accounts for 24.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 15.8% of truck crashes.
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 78828 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Real County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78828 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 2.7% 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 Real County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Real County) |
|---|---|
| Us Hwy 83 Hwy | 2 |
| Cypress Creek Rd | 1 |
| N Us Hwy 83 Hwy | 1 |
| US-83 | 1 |
| W 800 River Rd | 1 |
ZIP 78828 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Real 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +48% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +44% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -57% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78828
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78828?
38 truck crashes have been reported in Real County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 20 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78828?
Truck crashes in Real County peak in October, with 18.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78828?
Since 2015, Real County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78828 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Real County records 121.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78828?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.