ZIP 75090 (Sherman, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75090: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grayson 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
12 of 1,050 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grayson County compares with Texas
Grayson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grayson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grayson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Grayson County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Grayson County: 2.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Grayson County has recorded 1,050 truck crashes since 2015, with 707 people injured and 62 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75090 is US-75, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-69 (4), Fm 691 (2) and US-82 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75090 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Grayson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 7 |
| US-69 | 4 |
| Fm 691 | 2 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| Fm 902 | 1 |
| Mu-Texoma | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grayson County) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 36 |
| US-69 | 6 |
| Fm 121 | 5 |
| N Us 75 Hwy | 5 |
| S 1800 U S Highway 75 | 5 |
| S 3600 Us 75 Hwy | 5 |
| Texoma Pkwy | 5 |
| Fm 1897 | 4 |
ZIP 75090 at a glance
| Population | 26,594 |
| Density | 131 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,543 |
| Median home value | $179,108 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grayson 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 | 58 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 52 | -9% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 65 | +25% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 101 | +55% | 5.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 58 a year in the 1990s and 101 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75090
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75090?
Since 2015, 1,050 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grayson County (707 injured, 62 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75090?
US-75 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75090 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75090?
The worst month is June: 10.2% of truck crashes in Grayson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75090?
Since 2015, Grayson County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75090 compared with Texas?
Grayson County records 59.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75090?
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.