ZIP 75471 (Pickton, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75471: 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 runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hopkins County: 3.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 599 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hopkins County since 2015: 404 people were injured and 35 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
3.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-30 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75471 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-11 (3).
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 75471 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hopkins County.
- Look at alternatives to I-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 3.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 6 |
| SR-11 | 3 |
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 75471 at a glance
| Population | 1,483 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,934 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.8 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 75471
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75471?
Since 2015, 599 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hopkins County (404 injured, 35 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75471?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75471 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75471?
The worst month is September: 11.9% of truck crashes in Hopkins County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75471?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hopkins County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75471 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Hopkins County records 131.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75471?
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.