ZIP 75554 (Avery, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75554: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Red River 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
2 of 165 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Red River County compares with Texas
Red River County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Red River County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Red River County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 119.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Red River County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Red River County: 13.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 165 crashes involving commercial trucks in Red River County since 2015: 94 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-82 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75554 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-259 (2), Fm 1701 (1) and Fm 2735 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75554 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Red River County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-82; 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 Red River County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 4 |
| US-259 | 2 |
| Fm 1701 | 1 |
| Fm 2735 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Red River County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 5 |
| Paris Rd | 3 |
| Broadway | 1 |
| Broadway St | 1 |
| Fm 195 | 1 |
| Fm 410 | 1 |
| Fm 412 | 1 |
| Fm 910 | 1 |
ZIP 75554 at a glance
| Population | 1,883 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,750 |
| Median home value | $152,635 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Red River 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 | 13 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 12 | -5% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 13 | +8% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 16 | +24% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75554
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75554?
Red River County has had 165 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 94 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75554?
NHTSA data shows US-82 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75554 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75554?
The worst month is August: 13.9% of truck crashes in Red River County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75554?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Red River County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75554 compare with Texas?
Red River County records 119.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75554?
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.