ZIP 75939 (Corrigan, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75939: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Polk 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
14 of 751 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Polk County compares with Texas
Polk County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Polk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Polk County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Polk County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Polk County: 1 in 51 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 751 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Polk County. They injured 460 people and killed 47.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75939 is US-59, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-287 (2) and US-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75939 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Polk County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.3% 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
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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 7 |
| US-287 | 2 |
| US-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Polk County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 30 |
| N 100 Home St | 12 |
| US-190 | 12 |
| N 700 Home St | 5 |
| E 200 Church St | 4 |
| N 300 Home St | 4 |
| W 1500 Church St | 4 |
| W 1600 Church St | 4 |
ZIP 75939 at a glance
| Population | 4,725 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,014 |
| Median home value | $176,374 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Polk 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 | 57 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 62 | +9% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 56 | -10% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 72 | +30% | 4.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 57 a year in the 1990s and 72 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75939
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75939?
Polk County has had 751 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 460 people and killing 47.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75939?
NHTSA data shows US-59 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75939 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75939?
Truck crashes in Polk County peak in July, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75939?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Polk County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75939 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 118.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Polk County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75939?
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.