ZIP 75423 (Celeste, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75423: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hunt 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
15 of 1,225 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hunt County compares with Texas
Hunt County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hunt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hunt County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 75423 at a glance: US-69 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75423: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,225 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hunt County since 2015: 798 people were injured and 59 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.4% of truck crashes.
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-69 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75423 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-11 (2), Fm 36 (1) and SR-78 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75423 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hunt County.
- Look at alternatives to US-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.5% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hunt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 3 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| Fm 36 | 1 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hunt County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 37 |
| Joe Ramsey Blvd | 27 |
| Wesley St | 18 |
| Lee St | 16 |
| E 600 Quinlan Pkwy | 8 |
| W Interstate 30 | 8 |
| Stonewall St | 7 |
| Ih 30 Hwy | 7 |
ZIP 75423 at a glance
| Population | 3,104 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,375 |
| Median home value | $244,865 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hunt 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 | 54 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 60 | +12% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 70 | +15% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 128 | +84% | 4.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 54 to 128. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75423
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75423?
1,225 truck crashes have been reported in Hunt County since 2015, with 59 deaths and 798 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75423?
US-69 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75423 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75423?
July has the most truck crashes in Hunt County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75423?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Hunt County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 75423 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Hunt County records 87.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75423?
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.