ZIP 75692 (Waskom, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75692: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harrison 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
7 of 1,544 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with Texas
Harrison County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 182.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Harrison County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Harrison County: 1 in 204 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,544 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harrison County. They injured 947 people and killed 71.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). It is followed by US-79 (4), Fm 2625 (1) and Fm 31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75692 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison County.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 14 |
| US-79 | 4 |
| Fm 2625 | 1 |
| Fm 31 | 1 |
| Fm 9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 42 |
| Victory Dr | 16 |
| N 300 East End Blvd | 10 |
| S 2100 East End Blvd | 9 |
| Ernest F Smith Pkwy | 8 |
| N 900 East End Blvd | 8 |
| Loop 390 | 7 |
| Karnack Hwy | 7 |
ZIP 75692 at a glance
| Population | 5,563 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,904 |
| Median home value | $147,208 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | 70 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 91 | +30% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 118 | +30% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 136 | +15% | 4.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 70 a year in the 1990s and 136 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75692
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75692?
Since 2015, 1,544 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harrison County (947 injured, 71 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75692?
I-20 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75692 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75692?
June has the most truck crashes in Harrison County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75692?
Since 2015, Harrison County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75692 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Harrison County has 182.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75692?
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.