ZIP 75656 (Hughes Springs, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75656: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cass 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 432 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Texas
Cass County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Cass County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Cass County: 9.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 432 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cass County since 2015: 259 people were injured and 45 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-155 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75656 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Fm 161 (2), SR-11 (1) and SR-49 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75656 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cass County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-155; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-155 | 5 |
| Fm 161 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-259 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 23 |
| Loop 59 | 18 |
| W 2000 Main St | 4 |
| W 1100 Main St | 3 |
| 100 59 Loop | 2 |
| 200 59 Loop | 2 |
| E 1402 1St St | 2 |
| E 400 Pinecrest Dr | 2 |
ZIP 75656 at a glance
| Population | 4,507 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,727 |
| Median home value | $140,123 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 36 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 35 | -2% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 35 | -0% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 38 | +10% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75656
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75656?
Cass County has had 432 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 259 people and killing 45.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75656?
NHTSA data shows SR-155 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75656 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75656?
The worst month is April: 12.3% of truck crashes in Cass County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75656?
Since 2015, Cass County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75656 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Cass County records 127.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75656?
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.