ZIP 75501 (Texarkana, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75501: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bowie 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
12 of 1,566 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bowie County compares with Texas
Bowie County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bowie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bowie County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 143.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Bowie County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 75501: I-30 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 75501.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,566 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bowie County. They injured 922 people and killed 55.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-30 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75501 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-59 (4), Fm 558 (1) and I-369 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75501 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bowie County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bowie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 7 |
| US-59 | 4 |
| Fm 558 | 1 |
| I-369 | 1 |
| I-49 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bowie County) |
|---|---|
| New Boston Rd | 23 |
| Jarvis Pkwy | 21 |
| Mall Dr | 20 |
| I-30 | 12 |
| Saint Michael Dr | 10 |
| Summerhill Rd | 10 |
| Richmond Rd | 9 |
| S Lake Dr | 7 |
ZIP 75501 at a glance
| Population | 34,866 |
| Density | 140 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,995 |
| Median home value | $143,437 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bowie 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 | 79 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 73 | -8% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 101 | +39% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 154 | +52% | 3.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 79 to 154. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75501
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75501?
Since 2015, 1,566 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bowie County (922 injured, 55 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75501?
I-30 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75501 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75501?
January has the most truck crashes in Bowie County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75501?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Bowie County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75501 compared with Texas?
Bowie County records 143.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75501?
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.