ZIP 75657 (Jefferson, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75657: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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
0 of 154 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Texas
Marion County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 134.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 36.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Marion County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Marion County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 154 truck crashes since 2015, with 106 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75657 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-59 (3) and SR-49 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Marion County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75657 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| N 100 Walcott St | 16 |
| S 100 Walcott St | 5 |
| S 500 Walcott St | 2 |
| S 549 Walcott St | 2 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| W 100 Broadway St | 2 |
| Avinger Cut Off Rd | 1 |
| E 100 Jefferson St | 1 |
ZIP 75657 at a glance
| Population | 7,503 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,466 |
| Median home value | $119,925 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 12 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | -16% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 10 | +6% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 16 | +54% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75657
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75657?
Marion County has had 154 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 106 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75657?
March has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75657?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75657 compare with Texas?
Marion County records 134.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75657?
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.