ZIP 75862 (Trinity, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75862: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Trinity 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
0 of 112 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Trinity County compares with Texas
Trinity County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Trinity County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Trinity County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 66% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Trinity County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Trinity County: 11.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 112 crashes involving commercial trucks in Trinity County since 2015: 65 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (11.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75862 happened on Fm 980 (2), SR-19 (2), SR-94 (2) and Fm356 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Trinity County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75862 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Trinity County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 980 | 2 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
| SR-94 | 2 |
| Fm356 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Trinity County) |
|---|---|
| S 527 Robb St | 3 |
| S 100 Robb St | 2 |
| S 607 Robb St | 2 |
| Centerville Cutoff Rd | 1 |
| E Caroline St | 1 |
| Fm 230 | 1 |
| N 100 Robb St | 1 |
| S 975 Robb St | 1 |
ZIP 75862 at a glance
| Population | 9,968 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,017 |
| Median home value | $123,496 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Trinity 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | -21% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | +12% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 11 | +48% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75862
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75862?
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Trinity County (65 injured, 12 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75862?
Truck crashes in Trinity County peak in August, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75862?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Trinity County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75862 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Trinity County has 65.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75862?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.