Zavalla, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Zavalla: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Zavalla and Angelina County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Angelina County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 957 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Angelina County compares with Texas
Angelina County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Angelina County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Angelina County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Angelina County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Angelina County: 1 in 56 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.8%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 957 crashes involving commercial trucks in Angelina County since 2015: 596 people were injured and 41 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Zavalla since 2015, this page uses Angelina County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come Fm 1270 (1), SR-147 (1) and SR-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Zavalla fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Angelina County.
- Check whether your routes use US-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Angelina County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 5 |
| Fm 1270 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Angelina County) |
|---|---|
| Ellen Trout Dr | 23 |
| S 4000 First St | 16 |
| US-59 | 14 |
| Atkinson Dr | 12 |
| S 5500 First St | 10 |
| S 4100 First St | 10 |
| S 2600 Medford Dr | 10 |
| S 2100 First St | 10 |
Zavalla at a glance
| Population | 619 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 296 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75980) | $45,439 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75980) | $95,945 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Angelina 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 | 101 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 78 | -23% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 75 | -4% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 88 | +17% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 101 a year in the 1990s and 88 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Zavalla
How many truck accidents are there in Zavalla?
Angelina County has had 957 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 596 people and killing 41.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Zavalla?
NHTSA data shows US-69 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Zavalla since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Zavalla?
Truck crashes in Angelina County peak in October, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Zavalla?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Angelina County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Zavalla compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Angelina County has 92.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Zavalla?
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.