ZIP 75838 (Donie, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75838: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Freestone 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
0 of 783 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Freestone County compares with Texas
Freestone County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Freestone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Freestone County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 319.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Texas, Freestone County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Freestone County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 783 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Freestone County. They injured 469 people and killed 43.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75838 is I-45, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-79 (5), SR-164 (2) and US-75 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Freestone County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75838 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Freestone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 6 |
| US-79 | 5 |
| SR-164 | 2 |
| US-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Freestone County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 8 |
| S 198 Ih 45 Fwy | 7 |
| US-84 | 4 |
| E 400 Commerce St | 3 |
| E 700 Commerce St | 3 |
| S 211 Ih 45 Hwy | 3 |
| US-79 | 3 |
| Hwy 79 West Way | 2 |
ZIP 75838 at a glance
| Population | 209 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $27,813 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Freestone 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 | 28 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 49 | +73% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 56 | +14% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 68 | +22% | 3.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 68. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75838
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75838?
Since 2015, 783 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Freestone County (469 injured, 43 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75838?
NHTSA data shows I-45 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75838 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75838?
August has the most truck crashes in Freestone County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75838?
Since 2015, Freestone County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75838 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 319.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Freestone County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75838?
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.