ZIP 75654 (Henderson, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75654: 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 |
Rusk County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Rusk County: 8.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 657 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rusk County since 2015: 420 people were injured and 56 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75654 is US-79, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-259 (3), SR-64 (2) and Fm 13/Main St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75654 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-79 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 5 |
| US-259 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| Fm 13/Main St | 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 75654 at a glance
| Population | 12,164 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,848 |
| Median home value | $171,490 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 81 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75654
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75654?
Since 2015, 657 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rusk County (420 injured, 56 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75654?
US-79 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75654 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75654?
The worst month is March: 10.0% of truck crashes in Rusk County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75654?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Rusk County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 75654 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 106.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rusk County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75654?
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.