ZIP 75926 (Apple Springs, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75926: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Trinity County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Trinity County at a glance: 11.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Trinity County. They injured 65 people and killed 12.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75926 since 2015: SR-94 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Trinity County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75926 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Trinity County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-94 | 3 |
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 75926 at a glance
| Population | 1,389 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,833 |
| Median home value | $131,408 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75926
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75926?
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Trinity County (65 injured, 12 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75926?
The worst month is August: 14.3% of truck crashes in Trinity County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75926?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Trinity County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75926 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Trinity County has 65.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75926?
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.