ZIP 75482 (Sulphur Springs, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75482: 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 stands out for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75482 is I-30, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-11 (2), SR-154 (1) and SR-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75482 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.6% 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 Hopkins County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 9 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| SR-154 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
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 75482 at a glance
| Population | 26,483 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,970 |
| Median home value | $230,475 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 54 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75482
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75482?
599 truck crashes have been reported in Hopkins County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 404 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75482?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75482 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75482?
The worst month is September: 11.9% of truck crashes in Hopkins County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75482?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hopkins County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75482 compared with Texas?
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 75482?
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.