ZIP 75855 (Oakwood, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75855: 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 |
Leon County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Leon County at a glance: 1 in 244 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 772 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Leon County. They injured 429 people and killed 52.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Within this area, US-79 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75855 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.
- 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 Leon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 5 |
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 75855 at a glance
| Population | 2,635 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,962 |
| Median home value | $186,505 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75855
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75855?
772 truck crashes have been reported in Leon County since 2015, with 52 deaths and 429 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75855?
Since 2015, US-79 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75855: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75855?
Truck crashes in Leon County peak in June, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75855?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Leon County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75855 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 394.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Leon County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75855?
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.