ZIP 75641 (Easton, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75641: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rusk 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
3 of 657 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rusk County compares with Texas
Rusk County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rusk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rusk County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 81% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Rusk County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Rusk County: 8.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Rusk County has recorded 657 truck crashes since 2015, with 420 people injured and 56 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75641 is I-20, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-43 (6), Fm 1716 (1) and SR-149 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75641 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Rusk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 8 |
| SR-43 | 6 |
| Fm 1716 | 1 |
| SR-149 | 1 |
| US-259 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rusk County) |
|---|---|
| US-259 | 8 |
| Kilgore Dr | 7 |
| N Railroad Ave | 5 |
| Sh 149 | 3 |
| Hill St | 2 |
| N 1600 Kilgore Dr | 2 |
| N 1600 Us Hwy 259 N Hwy | 2 |
| N 700 Highway 79 N Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 75641 at a glance
| Population | 83 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $176,904 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rusk 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 | 81 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 65 | -19% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 57 | -12% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 58 | +1% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 81 a year in the 1990s and 58 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, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75641
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75641?
Rusk County has had 657 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 420 people and killing 56.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75641?
I-20 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75641 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75641?
The worst month is March: 10.0% of truck crashes in Rusk County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75641?
Since 2015, Rusk County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75641 compare with Texas?
Rusk County records 106.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75641?
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.