ZIP 75840 (Fairfield, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75840: 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.
Freestone County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 783 crashes involving commercial trucks in Freestone County since 2015: 469 people were injured and 43 were killed.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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
Within this area, I-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come CR-258 (1), Fm 488 (1) and US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Freestone County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75840 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Freestone County.
- Check whether your routes use I-45, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.6% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Freestone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 8 |
| CR-258 | 1 |
| Fm 488 | 1 |
| US-84 | 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 75840 at a glance
| Population | 6,994 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,224 |
| Median home value | $202,353 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 68. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75840
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75840?
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 75840?
I-45 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75840 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75840?
August has the most truck crashes in Freestone County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75840?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Freestone County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75840 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Freestone County has 319.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75840?
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.