ZIP 75681 (Mount Enterprise, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75681: 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
Rusk County has recorded 657 truck crashes since 2015, with 420 people injured and 56 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-315 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come US-259 (5) and US-84 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75681 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-315 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-315 | 7 |
| US-259 | 5 |
| US-84 | 3 |
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 75681 at a glance
| Population | 2,248 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,079 |
| Median home value | $198,623 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 81 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 58. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 75681
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75681?
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 75681?
SR-315 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75681 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75681?
March has the most truck crashes in Rusk County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75681?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Rusk County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75681 compared with Texas?
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 75681?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.