ZIP 75938 (Colmesneil, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75938: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Tyler County: 9.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 212 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tyler County since 2015: 126 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
November through March accounts for 30.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75938 happened on US-190 (2) and US-69 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75938 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 27.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-190 | 2 |
| US-69 | 2 |
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 75938 at a glance
| Population | 2,846 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,379 |
| Median home value | $94,903 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75938
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75938?
Tyler County has had 212 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 19.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75938?
The worst month is September: 12.7% of truck crashes in Tyler County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75938?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Tyler County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75938 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Tyler County has 86.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75938?
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.