ZIP 75847 (Kennard, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75847: 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. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 75847: SR-7 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75847 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
August has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75847 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Fm 357 (1) and SR-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75847 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Crash reporting for 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 | 4 |
| Fm 357 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 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 75847 at a glance
| Population | 1,328 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,188 |
| Median home value | $122,387 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 75847
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75847?
Since 2015, 264 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Houston County (161 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75847?
SR-7 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75847 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75847?
The worst month is August: 12.1% of truck crashes in Houston County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75847?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Houston County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75847 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Houston County has 105.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75847?
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.