ZIP 75474 (Quinlan, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75474: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hunt 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
15 of 1,225 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hunt County compares with Texas
Hunt County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hunt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hunt County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 75474 at a glance: SR-34 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75474: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,225 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hunt County since 2015: 798 people were injured and 59 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (6.4%).
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-34 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-30 (4), SR-276 (2) and Fm 1565 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75474 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hunt County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-34, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.5% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hunt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-34 | 5 |
| I-30 | 4 |
| SR-276 | 2 |
| Fm 1565 | 1 |
| Fm 1903 | 1 |
| Fm 513 | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hunt County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 37 |
| Joe Ramsey Blvd | 27 |
| Wesley St | 18 |
| Lee St | 16 |
| E 600 Quinlan Pkwy | 8 |
| W Interstate 30 | 8 |
| Stonewall St | 7 |
| Ih 30 Hwy | 7 |
ZIP 75474 at a glance
| Population | 17,671 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,103 |
| Median home value | $189,293 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hunt 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 | 54 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 60 | +12% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 70 | +15% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 128 | +84% | 4.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 128 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75474
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75474?
1,225 truck crashes have been reported in Hunt County since 2015, with 59 deaths and 798 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75474?
NHTSA data shows SR-34 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75474 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75474?
July has the most truck crashes in Hunt County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75474?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Hunt County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75474 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Hunt County has 87.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75474?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.