ZIP 75438 (Dodd City, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75438: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fannin 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 309 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fannin County compares with Texas
Fannin County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fannin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fannin County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 78% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 20.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Fannin County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Fannin County: 10.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Fannin County has recorded 309 truck crashes since 2015, with 201 people injured and 34 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-82 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75438 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Fm 273 (2), SR-78 (2) and Fm 78 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75438 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fannin County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-82; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Fannin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 3 |
| Fm 273 | 2 |
| SR-78 | 2 |
| Fm 78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fannin County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 121 | 4 |
| N 10000 121 Hwy | 3 |
| N 2000 Sh 121 | 3 |
| SR-82 | 3 |
| Sh 78 | 3 |
| US-82 | 3 |
| W 1200 Sam Rayburn Dr | 3 |
| Hwy 11 Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 75438 at a glance
| Population | 1,262 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,125 |
| Median home value | $241,687 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fannin 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 16 | +11% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 18 | +11% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 31 | +76% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75438
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75438?
Since 2015, 309 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fannin County (201 injured, 34 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75438?
NHTSA data shows US-82 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75438 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75438?
October has the most truck crashes in Fannin County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75438?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Fannin County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 75438 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fannin County has 65.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75438?
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.