ZIP 75936 (Chester, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75936: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tyler 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 212 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tyler County compares with Texas
Tyler County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tyler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tyler County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 25% below the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Tyler County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Tyler County: 9.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tyler County. They injured 126 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75936 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-287 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75936 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.7% 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
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 Tyler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tyler County) |
|---|---|
| Bluff St | 1 |
| Elder Rd | 1 |
| Lakewood Dr | 1 |
| N 100 Magnolia St | 1 |
| N 700 Magnolia St | 1 |
| Pine St | 1 |
| S 1100 Magnolia St | 1 |
| Veterans Way | 1 |
ZIP 75936 at a glance
| Population | 717 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,938 |
| Median home value | $188,684 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tyler 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 | 17 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 20 | +20% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 15 | -25% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 18 | +22% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75936
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75936?
212 truck crashes have been reported in Tyler County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 126 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75936?
September has the most truck crashes in Tyler County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75936?
Since 2015, Tyler County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75936 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Tyler County has 86.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75936?
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.