ZIP 75570 (New Boston, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75570: 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 has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Bowie County at a glance: 0.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,566 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bowie County since 2015: 922 people were injured and 55 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75570 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-30 (3), US-82 (3), SR-8 (2) and Fm 560 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75570 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bowie County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bowie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 3 |
| US-82 | 3 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| Fm 560 | 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 75570 at a glance
| Population | 11,391 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,622 |
| Median home value | $159,202 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75570
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75570?
Bowie County has had 1,566 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 922 people and killing 55.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75570?
January has the most truck crashes in Bowie County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75570?
Since 2015, Bowie County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75570 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bowie County has 143.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75570?
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.