ZIP 75155 (Rice, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75155: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Navarro 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
5 of 1,025 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Navarro County compares with Texas
Navarro County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Navarro County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Navarro County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 153.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Navarro County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Navarro County at a glance: 6.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 1,025 crashes involving commercial trucks in Navarro County since 2015: 552 people were injured and 33 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
6.7% 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 (12). Next come Bus-I 45F (2), Fm 1603 (1) and Fm 85 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75155 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Navarro County.
- Look at alternatives to I-45 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Navarro County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 12 |
| Bus-I 45F | 2 |
| Fm 1603 | 1 |
| Fm 85 | 1 |
| Fm85 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| US-287 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Navarro County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 58 |
| Sh 31 | 12 |
| S 238 Ih 45 Hwy | 6 |
| W 3600 7Th Ave | 4 |
| Ih 45 Hwy | 3 |
| N 237 Ih 45 Hwy | 3 |
| N 3000 Business 45 | 3 |
| S 239 45 Hwy | 3 |
ZIP 75155 at a glance
| Population | 2,951 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,336 |
| Median home value | $115,033 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Navarro 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 | 50 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 74 | +48% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 73 | -1% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 85 | +16% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 50 to 85. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75155
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75155?
1,025 truck crashes have been reported in Navarro County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 552 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75155?
I-45 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75155 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75155?
Truck crashes in Navarro County peak in March, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75155?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Navarro County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75155 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Navarro County has 153.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75155?
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.