ZIP 75651 (Harleton, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75651: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harrison 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
7 of 1,544 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with Texas
Harrison County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 182.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Harrison County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Harrison County: 1 in 204 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Harrison County has recorded 1,544 truck crashes since 2015, with 947 people injured and 71 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 37.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75651 happened on CR-4501 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75651 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-4501 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 42 |
| Victory Dr | 16 |
| N 300 East End Blvd | 10 |
| S 2100 East End Blvd | 9 |
| Ernest F Smith Pkwy | 8 |
| N 900 East End Blvd | 8 |
| Loop 390 | 7 |
| Karnack Hwy | 7 |
ZIP 75651 at a glance
| Population | 1,871 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,514 |
| Median home value | $189,106 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | 70 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 91 | +30% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 118 | +30% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 136 | +15% | 4.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 70 to 136. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75651
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75651?
1,544 truck crashes have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, with 71 deaths and 947 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75651?
The worst month is June: 10.5% of truck crashes in Harrison County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75651?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75651 compared with Texas?
Harrison County records 182.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75651?
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.