ZIP 75851 (Lovelady, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75851: 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 has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Houston County at a glance: 6.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 264 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Houston County. They injured 161 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 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%).
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75851 since 2015: SR-19 (2) and Fm1280 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75851 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Houston County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
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-19 | 2 |
| Fm1280 | 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 75851 at a glance
| Population | 4,336 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,982 |
| Median home value | $163,986 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75851
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75851?
Houston County has had 264 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 161 people and killing 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75851?
Truck crashes in Houston County peak in August, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75851?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Houston County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 75851 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Houston County has 105.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75851?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.