ZIP 75639 (De Berry, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75639: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Panola County is lower 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 Panola County: 9.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 684 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Panola County. They injured 444 people and killed 67.
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-79 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75639 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Fm 123 (1), Fm 9 (1) and Fm31 (1).
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 75639 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-79; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Panola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 11 |
| Fm 123 | 1 |
| Fm 9 | 1 |
| Fm31 | 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 75639 at a glance
| Population | 2,536 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,344 |
| Median home value | $125,733 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75639
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75639?
Panola County has had 684 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 444 people and killing 67.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75639?
Since 2015, US-79 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75639: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75639?
The worst month is March: 10.7% of truck crashes in Panola County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75639?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Panola County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 75639 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 250.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Panola County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75639?
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.