ZIP 75436 (Detroit, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75436: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Red River 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
2 of 165 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Red River County compares with Texas
Red River County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Red River County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Red River County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 119.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Red River County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Red River County: 13.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Red River County has recorded 165 truck crashes since 2015, with 94 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75436 is US-82, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Fm 195 (1) and SR-78 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75436 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-82; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Red River County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 4 |
| Fm 195 | 1 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Red River County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 5 |
| Paris Rd | 3 |
| Broadway | 1 |
| Broadway St | 1 |
| Fm 195 | 1 |
| Fm 410 | 1 |
| Fm 412 | 1 |
| Fm 910 | 1 |
ZIP 75436 at a glance
| Population | 2,454 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,043 |
| Median home value | $210,648 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Red River 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 | 13 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 12 | -5% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 13 | +8% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 16 | +24% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75436
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75436?
165 truck crashes have been reported in Red River County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 94 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75436?
Since 2015, US-82 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75436: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75436?
The worst month is August: 13.9% of truck crashes in Red River County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75436?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Red River County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75436 compared with Texas?
Red River County records 119.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75436?
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.