ZIP 75691 (Tatum, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75691: 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 has lower values than Texas for 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
Police reported 657 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rusk County since 2015: 420 people were injured and 56 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in 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
SR-43 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75691 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-149 (2) and Fm 1716 (1).
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 75691 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-43 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-43 | 5 |
| SR-149 | 2 |
| Fm 1716 | 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 75691 at a glance
| Population | 4,130 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,353 |
| Median home value | $197,907 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 81 a year in the 1990s and 58 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75691
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75691?
Since 2015, 657 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rusk County (420 injured, 56 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75691?
Since 2015, SR-43 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75691: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75691?
The worst month is March: 10.0% of truck crashes in Rusk County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75691?
Since 2015, Rusk County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75691 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Rusk County has 106.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75691?
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.