ZIP 75602 (Longview, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75602: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harrison 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
7 of 1,544 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with Texas
Harrison County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 182.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Harrison County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Harrison County at a glance: 1 in 204 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Harrison County has recorded 1,544 truck crashes since 2015, with 947 people injured and 71 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75602 with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-281 (2), Sl 281 (2) and US-259 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75602 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; 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
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 Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 16 |
| SR-281 | 2 |
| Sl 281 | 2 |
| US-259 | 2 |
| Fm 2208/Alpine Rd | 1 |
| Fm 349 | 1 |
| SR-149 | 1 |
| Sp 502 Judson Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 42 |
| Victory Dr | 16 |
| N 300 East End Blvd | 10 |
| S 2100 East End Blvd | 9 |
| Ernest F Smith Pkwy | 8 |
| N 900 East End Blvd | 8 |
| Loop 390 | 7 |
| Karnack Hwy | 7 |
ZIP 75602 at a glance
| Population | 20,671 |
| Density | 154 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,330 |
| Median home value | $141,423 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | 70 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 91 | +30% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 118 | +30% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 136 | +15% | 4.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 70 a year in the 1990s and 136 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75602
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75602?
Since 2015, 1,544 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harrison County (947 injured, 71 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75602?
I-20 had 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75602 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75602?
June has the most truck crashes in Harrison County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75602?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Harrison County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75602 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Harrison County has 182.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75602?
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.