ZIP 75752 (Athens, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75752: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Henderson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 75752: US-175 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75752 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 546 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henderson County since 2015: 429 people were injured and 29 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-175 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-19 (2), Fm 1616 (1) and Fm 804 (1).
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 75752 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-175; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-175 | 6 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
| Fm 1616 | 1 |
| Fm 804 | 1 |
| US-175G | 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 75752 at a glance
| Population | 7,536 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,223 |
| Median home value | $240,979 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 33 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 51. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75752
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75752?
546 truck crashes have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 429 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75752?
US-175 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75752 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75752?
The worst month is April: 10.8% of truck crashes in Henderson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75752?
Since 2015, Henderson County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75752 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Henderson County has 53.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75752?
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.