ZIP 75755 (Big Sandy, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75755: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Upshur 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 358 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Upshur County compares with Texas
Upshur County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Upshur County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Upshur County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 82% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 18.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Upshur County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Upshur County: 8.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Upshur County has recorded 358 truck crashes since 2015, with 240 people injured and 31 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-155 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75755 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-80 (2) and US-271 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75755 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Upshur County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-155 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Upshur County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-155 | 4 |
| US-80 | 2 |
| US-271 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Upshur County) |
|---|---|
| US-271 | 13 |
| Sh 154 | 4 |
| Sh 155 | 4 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| E 700 Broadway | 2 |
| N 100 Us 259 | 2 |
| S 100 Wood St | 2 |
| S 900 Wood St | 2 |
ZIP 75755 at a glance
| Population | 5,244 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,402 |
| Median home value | $108,605 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Upshur 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 | 25 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 30 | +22% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 26 | -13% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 33 | +24% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75755
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75755?
Upshur County has had 358 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 240 people and killing 31.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75755?
Since 2015, SR-155 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75755: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75755?
June has the most truck crashes in Upshur County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75755?
Since 2015, Upshur County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75755 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 71.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Upshur County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75755?
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.