ZIP 75488 (Telephone, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75488: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fannin 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 309 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fannin County compares with Texas
Fannin County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fannin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fannin County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 78% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 20.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Fannin County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Fannin County at a glance: 10.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Fannin County has recorded 309 truck crashes since 2015, with 201 people injured and 34 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 37.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75488 since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm 273 (1) and SR-70E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75488 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Fannin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 273 | 1 |
| SR-70E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fannin County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 121 | 4 |
| N 10000 121 Hwy | 3 |
| N 2000 Sh 121 | 3 |
| SR-82 | 3 |
| Sh 78 | 3 |
| US-82 | 3 |
| W 1200 Sam Rayburn Dr | 3 |
| Hwy 11 Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 75488 at a glance
| Population | 1,244 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,700 |
| Median home value | $227,703 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fannin 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 16 | +11% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 18 | +11% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 31 | +76% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75488
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75488?
Since 2015, 309 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fannin County (201 injured, 34 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75488?
The worst month is October: 11.3% of truck crashes in Fannin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75488?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Fannin County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75488 compared with Texas?
Fannin County records 65.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75488?
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.