ZIP 75846 (Jewett, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75846: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Leon 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
3 of 772 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Leon County compares with Texas
Leon County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leon County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 394.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 6.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 30.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Leon County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Leon County: 1 in 244 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 772 crashes involving commercial trucks in Leon County since 2015: 429 people were injured and 52 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-79 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75846 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-45 (5), Fm 1146/Cr-Long Hollow Rd (1) and Fm 39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75846 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Leon County.
- Check whether your routes use US-79, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Leon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 7 |
| I-45 | 5 |
| Fm 1146/Cr-Long Hollow Rd | 1 |
| Fm 39 | 1 |
| SR-164 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Leon County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 62 |
| US-79 | 17 |
| Sh 7 | 14 |
| W 2400 Commerce St | 6 |
| Fm 39 | 5 |
| W 2600 Commerce St | 4 |
| Us 79 Hwy | 2 |
| W 1600 Commerce St | 2 |
ZIP 75846 at a glance
| Population | 2,741 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,250 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leon 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 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 40 | +42% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 56 | +38% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 67 | +20% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 67. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75846
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75846?
Since 2015, 772 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Leon County (429 injured, 52 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75846?
Since 2015, US-79 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75846: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75846?
Truck crashes in Leon County peak in June, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75846?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Leon County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75846 compare with Texas?
Leon County records 394.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75846?
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.