ZIP 75801 (Palestine, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75801: 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 |
Anderson County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Anderson County: 1 in 435 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Anderson County has recorded 455 truck crashes since 2015, with 305 people injured and 27 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-287 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-256 (2), US-79 (2) and SR-19 (1).
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 75801 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-287 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 Anderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 3 |
| SR-256 | 2 |
| US-79 | 2 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| Sl 256 | 1 |
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 75801 at a glance
| Population | 17,531 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,787 |
| Median home value | $199,807 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 37 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75801
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75801?
Anderson County has had 455 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 305 people and killing 27.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75801?
Since 2015, US-287 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75801: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75801?
Truck crashes in Anderson County peak in March, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75801?
Since 2015, Anderson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75801 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Anderson County records 65.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75801?
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.