ZIP 75932 (Burkeville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75932: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Newton 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 160 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newton County compares with Texas
Newton County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newton County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 115.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Newton County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Newton County: 1 in 38 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 160 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Newton County. They injured 97 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75932 since 2015: SR-87 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75932 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Newton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-87 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newton County) |
|---|---|
| Rusk St | 2 |
| W 1000 Us 190 Hwy | 2 |
| 300 190 Hwy | 1 |
| N 400 Highway 87 Hwy | 1 |
| No Name | 1 |
| S 1000 Highway 87 Hwy | 1 |
| W 500 Court St | 1 |
ZIP 75932 at a glance
| Population | 1,291 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,161 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newton 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 | 13 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 20 | +49% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 14 | -30% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | -2% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75932
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75932?
Since 2015, 160 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Newton County (97 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75932?
January has the most truck crashes in Newton County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75932?
Since 2015, Newton County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75932 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Newton County records 115.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75932?
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.