ZIP 75779 (Neches, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75779: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Anderson 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
1 of 455 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Anderson County compares with Texas
Anderson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anderson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 79% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Anderson County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Anderson County at a glance: 1 in 435 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 455 crashes involving commercial trucks in Anderson County since 2015: 305 people were injured and 27 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75779 since 2015: US-79 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75779 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most 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 Anderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anderson County) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 9 |
| US-287 | 7 |
| Crockett Rd | 6 |
| W 2200 Oak St | 6 |
| Sh 155 | 5 |
| Sh 294 | 4 |
| W 2100 Oak St | 4 |
| E 1600 Palestine Ave | 3 |
ZIP 75779 at a glance
| Population | 62 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anderson 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 | 37 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 41 | +11% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 36 | -13% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 40 | +11% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75779
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75779?
Anderson County has had 455 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 305 people and killing 27.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75779?
The worst month is March: 9.5% of truck crashes in Anderson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75779?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Anderson County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75779 compare with Texas?
Anderson County records 65.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75779?
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.