ZIP 75944 (Etoile, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75944: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nacogdoches 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
9 of 769 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nacogdoches County compares with Texas
Nacogdoches County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nacogdoches County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nacogdoches County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Nacogdoches County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
ZIP 75944 at a glance: SR-103 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75944: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 769 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nacogdoches County. They injured 451 people and killed 49.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-103 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: Fm 1669 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75944 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-103 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Nacogdoches County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-103 | 5 |
| Fm 1669 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nacogdoches County) |
|---|---|
| South St | 60 |
| North St | 14 |
| Se 2400 Stallings Dr | 7 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | 7 |
| Sw 400 Stallings Dr | 6 |
| Se 2200 Stallings Dr | 5 |
| Douglass Rd | 4 |
| Nw 4600 Stallings Dr | 4 |
ZIP 75944 at a glance
| Population | 771 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,338 |
| Median home value | $80,244 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nacogdoches 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 | 50 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 77 | +53% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 61 | -21% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 72 | +17% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 72. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75944
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75944?
Nacogdoches County has had 769 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 451 people and killing 49.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75944?
NHTSA data shows SR-103 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75944 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75944?
The worst month is April: 9.8% of truck crashes in Nacogdoches County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75944?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Nacogdoches County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75944 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 100.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nacogdoches County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75944?
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.