ZIP 75759 (Cuney, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75759: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cherokee 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
10 of 453 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cherokee County compares with Texas
Cherokee County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cherokee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cherokee County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 86% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Cherokee County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Cherokee County at a glance: 1 in 43 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.3%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Cherokee County has recorded 453 truck crashes since 2015, with 259 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75759 happened on SR-155 (2), US-175 (2) and US-69 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75759 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-155 | 2 |
| US-175 | 2 |
| US-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cherokee County) |
|---|---|
| E 2000 Rusk St | 4 |
| N 1000 Jackson St | 4 |
| S 1600 Jackson St | 4 |
| E 100 Rusk St | 3 |
| E 600 Rusk St | 3 |
| Frankston St | 3 |
| S 2000 Jackson St | 3 |
| S 300 Jackson St | 3 |
ZIP 75759 at a glance
| Population | 278 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $250,001 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cherokee 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 | 45 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 44 | -3% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 36 | -17% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 41 | +12% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 45 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75759
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75759?
Cherokee County has had 453 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 259 people and killing 24.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75759?
August has the most truck crashes in Cherokee County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75759?
Since 2015, Cherokee County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75759 compare with Texas?
Cherokee County records 73.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75759?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.