ZIP 75638 (Daingerfield, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75638: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morris 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 174 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morris County compares with Texas
Morris County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morris County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morris County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Morris County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Morris County at a glance: 1 in 41 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Morris County has recorded 174 truck crashes since 2015, with 102 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 12.6% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75638 since 2015: Fm 161 (2), US-259 (2) and SR-11 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75638 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Morris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 161 | 2 |
| US-259 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morris County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 5 |
| Broadnax St | 2 |
| E 300 Watson Blvd | 2 |
| Linda Dr | 2 |
| Sh 49 | 2 |
| Broadnax Street | 1 |
| E 300 Cj Wise Pkwy | 1 |
| E 800 Main St | 1 |
ZIP 75638 at a glance
| Population | 5,212 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,579 |
| Median home value | $118,965 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morris 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 | 14 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 12 | -8% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 16 | +24% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | -3% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75638
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75638?
174 truck crashes have been reported in Morris County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 102 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75638?
February has the most truck crashes in Morris County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75638?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morris County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75638 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Morris County has 122.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75638?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.