ZIP 75503 (Texarkana, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75503: 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 |
Bowie County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 75503: I-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75503: 12 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,566 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bowie County. They injured 922 people and killed 55.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
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 75503 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-49 (3), US-59 (2) and US-71 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75503 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 12 |
| I-49 | 3 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| US-71 | 2 |
| Fm 558 | 1 |
| Fm 560 | 1 |
| I-369 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
| US-67 | 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 75503 at a glance
| Population | 26,372 |
| Density | 130 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,159 |
| Median home value | $222,761 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 79 a year in the 1990s and 154 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75503
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75503?
Bowie County has had 1,566 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 922 people and killing 55.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75503?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75503 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75503?
The worst month is January: 9.8% of truck crashes in Bowie County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75503?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bowie County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75503 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 143.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bowie County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75503?
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.