ZIP 75420 (Brashear, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75420: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hopkins 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
7 of 599 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hopkins County compares with Texas
Hopkins County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hopkins County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hopkins County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hopkins County: 3.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 599 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hopkins County since 2015: 404 people were injured and 35 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-19 (4), SR-154 (2) and Fm 514 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75420 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 3.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment 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 Hopkins County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 5 |
| SR-19 | 4 |
| SR-154 | 2 |
| Fm 514 | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hopkins County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 14 |
| S 1200 Hillcrest Dr | 11 |
| N 1300 Hillcrest Dr | 8 |
| Main St | 7 |
| Broadway St | 5 |
| W 1100 Industrial Dr | 4 |
| Wildcat Way | 4 |
| Church St | 3 |
ZIP 75420 at a glance
| Population | 1,041 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,521 |
| Median home value | $129,450 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hopkins 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 | 29 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 42 | +44% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 45 | +6% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 54 | +20% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75420
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75420?
599 truck crashes have been reported in Hopkins County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 404 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75420?
I-30 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75420 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75420?
The worst month is September: 11.9% of truck crashes in Hopkins County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75420?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Hopkins County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 75420 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 131.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hopkins County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75420?
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.