ZIP 75460 (Paris, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75460: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lamar 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
9 of 446 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lamar County compares with Texas
Lamar County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lamar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lamar County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Lamar County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Lamar County: 1 in 60 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 446 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lamar County since 2015: 259 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75460 is US-271, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-286 (3), Fm 1497 (1) and Jackson St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75460 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lamar County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-271; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lamar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-271 | 4 |
| SR-286 | 3 |
| Fm 1497 | 1 |
| Jackson St | 1 |
| Sl-286 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lamar County) |
|---|---|
| Clarksville St | 21 |
| Lamar Ave | 16 |
| Lamar Rd | 9 |
| N 2400 Main St | 6 |
| N 3200 Main St | 6 |
| N 4200 Main St | 5 |
| Fm 79 | 4 |
| N 2500 Main St | 4 |
ZIP 75460 at a glance
| Population | 23,426 |
| Density | 89 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,473 |
| Median home value | $150,917 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lamar 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 | 34 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 30 | -10% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 31 | +2% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 42 | +35% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75460
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75460?
446 truck crashes have been reported in Lamar County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 259 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75460?
NHTSA data shows US-271 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75460 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75460?
The worst month is March: 9.9% of truck crashes in Lamar County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75460?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lamar County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75460 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lamar County has 73.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75460?
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.