ZIP 75785 (Rusk, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75785: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Cherokee County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Cherokee County: 1 in 43 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Cherokee County has recorded 453 truck crashes since 2015, with 259 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-69 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75785 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Fm 1910 (1).
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 75785 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 Cherokee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 6 |
| Fm 1910 | 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 75785 at a glance
| Population | 10,705 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,000 |
| Median home value | $171,046 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 45 a year in the 1990s and 41 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75785
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75785?
Cherokee County has had 453 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 259 people and killing 24.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75785?
Since 2015, US-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75785: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75785?
Truck crashes in Cherokee County peak in August, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75785?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cherokee County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75785 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 73.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cherokee County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75785?
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.