ZIP 75684 (Overton, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75684: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Rusk County is lower 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.
Rusk County at a glance: 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
Truck crashes peak in March (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75684 is US-259, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-64 (4), SR-31 (3) and SR-135 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75684 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-259, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Rusk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-259 | 7 |
| SR-64 | 4 |
| SR-31 | 3 |
| SR-135 | 2 |
| Fm 850 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 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 75684 at a glance
| Population | 8,040 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,273 |
| Median home value | $142,047 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75684
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75684?
657 truck crashes have been reported in Rusk County since 2015, with 56 deaths and 420 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75684?
US-259 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75684 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75684?
Truck crashes in Rusk County peak in March, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75684?
Since 2015, Rusk County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75684 compare with Texas?
Rusk County records 106.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75684?
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.