ZIP 75563 (Linden, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75563: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cass 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
4 of 432 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Texas
Cass County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Cass County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Cass County: 9.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 432 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cass County. They injured 259 people and killed 45.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-59 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75563 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-155 (2), Fm 125 (1) and SR-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75563 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 7 |
| SR-155 | 2 |
| Fm 125 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 23 |
| Loop 59 | 18 |
| W 2000 Main St | 4 |
| W 1100 Main St | 3 |
| 100 59 Loop | 2 |
| 200 59 Loop | 2 |
| E 1402 1St St | 2 |
| E 400 Pinecrest Dr | 2 |
ZIP 75563 at a glance
| Population | 4,033 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,565 |
| Median home value | $122,855 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 36 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 35 | -2% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 35 | -0% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 38 | +10% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75563
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75563?
432 truck crashes have been reported in Cass County since 2015, with 45 deaths and 259 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75563?
NHTSA data shows US-59 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75563 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75563?
April has the most truck crashes in Cass County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75563?
Since 2015, Cass County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75563 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Cass County has 127.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75563?
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.