ZIP 75850 (Leona, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75850: 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Leon County at a glance: 1 in 244 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Leon County has recorded 772 truck crashes since 2015, with 429 people injured and 52 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75850 is I-45, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-GREENBRIAR Rd (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 75850 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Leon County.
- Check whether your routes use I-45, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Leon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 10 |
| CR-GREENBRIAR Rd | 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 75850 at a glance
| Population | 1,239 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $130,742 |
| Median home value | $196,281 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 67. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75850
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75850?
772 truck crashes have been reported in Leon County since 2015, with 52 deaths and 429 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75850?
I-45 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75850 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75850?
June has the most truck crashes in Leon County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75850?
Since 2015, Leon County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75850 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Leon County has 394.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75850?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.