ZIP 75481 (Sulphur Bluff, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75481: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Hopkins County at a glance: 3.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 599 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hopkins County. They injured 404 people and killed 35.
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75481 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75481 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.6% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hopkins County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 75481 at a glance
| Population | 487 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,250 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75481
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75481?
Hopkins County has had 599 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 404 people and killing 35.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75481?
The worst month is September: 11.9% of truck crashes in Hopkins County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75481?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hopkins County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75481 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 131.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hopkins County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75481?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.