ZIP 75783 (Quitman, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75783: 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 runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75783 since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm 515 (1), SR-37 (1) and US-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75783 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Wood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 515 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| US-69 | 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 75783 at a glance
| Population | 8,263 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,407 |
| Median home value | $201,721 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75783
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75783?
Wood County has had 329 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 198 people and killing 18.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75783?
Truck crashes in Wood County peak in December, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75783?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Wood County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75783 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Wood County has 56.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75783?
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.