ZIP 75751 (Athens, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75751: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henderson 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 546 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henderson County compares with Texas
Henderson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henderson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 17.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Henderson County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Henderson County: 1.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Henderson County has recorded 546 truck crashes since 2015, with 429 people injured and 29 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75751 happened on Fm 59 (1) and SR-19 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75751 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henderson County.
- 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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 59 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henderson County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 31 | 6 |
| N 1600 Palestine St | 5 |
| W 3400 Corsicana St | 4 |
| W 6000 Dallas Hwy | 4 |
| E 1400 Tyler St | 3 |
| E 700 Corsicana St | 3 |
| Ne 2000 Jed Robinson Loop | 3 |
| Nw 1500 Jed Robinson Loop | 3 |
ZIP 75751 at a glance
| Population | 18,644 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,620 |
| Median home value | $196,157 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henderson 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 | 33 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 41 | +22% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 40 | -2% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 51 | +28% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 51 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75751
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75751?
Henderson County has had 546 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 429 people and killing 29.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75751?
April has the most truck crashes in Henderson County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75751?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75751 compare with Texas?
Henderson County records 53.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75751?
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.