ZIP 75782 (Poynor, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75782: 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 |
Henderson 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, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 75782: US-175 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75782 since 2015.
Overview
Henderson County has recorded 546 truck crashes since 2015, with 429 people injured and 29 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 35.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75782 is US-175, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-155 (2) 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 75782 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-175 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-175 | 3 |
| SR-155 | 2 |
| Fm 804 | 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 75782 at a glance
| Population | 120 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,000 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75782
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75782?
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 75782?
Since 2015, US-175 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75782: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75782?
Truck crashes in Henderson County peak in April, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75782?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Henderson County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75782 compare with Texas?
Henderson County records 53.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75782?
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.