ZIP 75633 (Carthage, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75633: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Panola 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 684 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Panola County compares with Texas
Panola County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Panola County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Panola County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 250.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Panola County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 75633: 2.4× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 75633 (1.2 → 3.0).
Overview
Panola County has recorded 684 truck crashes since 2015, with 444 people injured and 67 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75633 is US-79, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-59 (5), Fm 2517 (3) and SR-149 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75633 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-79, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Panola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 7 |
| US-59 | 5 |
| Fm 2517 | 3 |
| SR-149 | 2 |
| SR-315 | 2 |
| Fm 123 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Panola County) |
|---|---|
| Sw 3200 Loop 149 | 9 |
| E 900 Sabine St | 8 |
| Se 2300 Loop 59 | 8 |
| Forsythe St | 6 |
| US-59 | 4 |
| US-79 | 4 |
| E 1000 Sabine St | 3 |
| E 800 Sabine St | 3 |
ZIP 75633 at a glance
| Population | 13,271 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,102 |
| Median home value | $162,278 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Panola 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 | 41 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 66 | +62% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 53 | -20% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 67 | +27% | 4.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 67. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75633
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75633?
Panola County has had 684 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 444 people and killing 67.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75633?
NHTSA data shows US-79 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75633 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75633?
Truck crashes in Panola County peak in March, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75633?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Panola County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75633 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Panola County has 250.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75633?
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.