ZIP 75946 (Garrison, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75946: 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. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for ZIP 75946: US-59 deadliest road: 14 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75946 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 769 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nacogdoches County since 2015: 451 people were injured and 49 were killed.
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%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). It is followed by US-84 (3), US-259 (2) and Fm 95 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75946 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nacogdoches County.
- Look at alternatives to US-59 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Nacogdoches County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 14 |
| US-84 | 3 |
| US-259 | 2 |
| Fm 95 | 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 75946 at a glance
| Population | 4,170 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,177 |
| Median home value | $132,966 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 75946
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75946?
769 truck crashes have been reported in Nacogdoches County since 2015, with 49 deaths and 451 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75946?
NHTSA data shows US-59 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75946 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75946?
The worst month is April: 9.8% of truck crashes in Nacogdoches County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75946?
Since 2015, Nacogdoches County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75946 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Nacogdoches County records 100.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75946?
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.