ZIP 75642 (Elysian Fields, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75642: 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 has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Panola County: 9.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75642 is US-79, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-20 (8), Fm 123 (1) and Fm 2625 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75642 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Panola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 9 |
| I-20 | 8 |
| Fm 123 | 1 |
| Fm 2625 | 1 |
| Fm 31 | 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 75642 at a glance
| Population | 86 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 67. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 75642
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75642?
Panola County has had 684 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 444 people and killing 67.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75642?
NHTSA data shows US-79 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75642 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75642?
March has the most truck crashes in Panola County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75642?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Panola County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75642 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Panola County has 250.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75642?
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.