ZIP 75773 (Mineola, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75773: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wood 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
8 of 329 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wood County compares with Texas
Wood County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wood County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Wood County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Wood County: 1 in 38 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.6%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 329 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wood County. They injured 198 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75773 is US-69, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-80 (2), Fm 1799 (1) and Fm 1804 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75773 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wood County.
- Look at alternatives to US-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Wood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 3 |
| US-80 | 2 |
| Fm 1799 | 1 |
| Fm 1804 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wood County) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 4 |
| US-80 | 4 |
| E 100 Front St | 3 |
| Fm 14 | 3 |
| Horton St | 2 |
| N 2100 Pacific St | 2 |
| N 700 Winnsboro St | 2 |
| S 100 Main St | 2 |
ZIP 75773 at a glance
| Population | 14,230 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,138 |
| Median home value | $239,028 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wood 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 | 20 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 20 | +1% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 22 | +8% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 31 | +43% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75773
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75773?
Since 2015, 329 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wood County (198 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75773?
US-69 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75773 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75773?
The worst month is December: 11.9% of truck crashes in Wood County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75773?
Since 2015, Wood County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75773 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 56.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wood County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75773?
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.