ZIP 75835 (Crockett, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75835: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Houston 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
4 of 264 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Houston County compares with Texas
Houston County against Texas and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Houston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Houston County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Houston County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 75835: SR-7 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75835 since 2015.
Overview
Houston County has recorded 264 truck crashes since 2015, with 161 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75835 is SR-7, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-21 (2), Fm1280 (1) and Sl304 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75835 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Houston County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-7; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 29.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Reporting was incomplete in 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Houston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 3 |
| SR-21 | 2 |
| Fm1280 | 1 |
| Sl304 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Houston County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 7 | 6 |
| US-287 | 4 |
| E 1200 304 Loop | 2 |
| E 1600 304 Loop | 2 |
| E 1900 Sl 304 | 2 |
| N 600 304 Loop | 2 |
| W 900 304 Loop | 2 |
| W Loop 304 | 2 |
ZIP 75835 at a glance
| Population | 12,439 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,611 |
| Median home value | $165,380 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Houston 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 18 | -46% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 22 | +25% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 23 | +7% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75835
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75835?
264 truck crashes have been reported in Houston County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 161 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75835?
SR-7 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75835 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75835?
The worst month is August: 12.1% of truck crashes in Houston County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75835?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Houston County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75835 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Houston County has 105.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75835?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.