ZIP 75472 (Point, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75472: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rains 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
0 of 100 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rains County compares with Texas
Rains County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rains County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rains County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 26.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 36% below the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Rains County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Rains County: 13.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 100 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rains County since 2015: 69 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 18.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.0%.
November through March accounts for 26.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75472 is SR-19, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-69 (2) and Fm 513 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rains County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75472 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-19, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Rains County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 5 |
| US-69 | 2 |
| Fm 513 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rains County) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 3 |
| E Lennon Dr | 2 |
| Sh 19 | 2 |
| W 100 Lennon Dr | 2 |
| E 100 Lennon Dr | 1 |
| E 800 Lennon Dr | 1 |
| E 950 Lennon Dr | 1 |
| Fm 2946 | 1 |
ZIP 75472 at a glance
| Population | 3,951 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,694 |
| Median home value | $152,929 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rains 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 | 5 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +52% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | -24% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | +79% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75472
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75472?
Since 2015, 100 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rains County (69 injured, 14 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75472?
SR-19 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75472 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75472?
September has the most truck crashes in Rains County, 18.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75472?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rains County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75472 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Rains County has 62.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75472?
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.