ZIP 75496 (Wolfe City, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75496: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 75496: SR-11 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75496 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,225 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hunt County since 2015: 798 people were injured and 59 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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-11 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come SR-50 (1), SR-78 (1) and US-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75496 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-11, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hunt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 2 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| SR-78 | 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 75496 at a glance
| Population | 2,893 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,808 |
| Median home value | $202,606 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 75496
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75496?
Hunt County has had 1,225 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 798 people and killing 59.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75496?
SR-11 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75496 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75496?
Truck crashes in Hunt County peak in July, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75496?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Hunt County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 75496 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hunt County has 87.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75496?
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.