ZIP 75948 (Hemphill, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75948: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sabine 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
2 of 96 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sabine County compares with Texas
Sabine County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sabine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sabine County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Sabine County sits below Texas on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Sabine County: 3.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 96 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sabine County. They injured 70 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 45 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (13.5%).
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75948 happened on SR-191 (1) and SR-87 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75948 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 3.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Sabine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-191 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sabine County) |
|---|---|
| US-96 | 4 |
| Sh 21 | 2 |
| Countyline Rd | 1 |
| E 1130 Worth | 1 |
| E 400 Fm 2426 Rd | 1 |
| Eddings Ln | 1 |
| Fm 2426 | 1 |
| Fm 83 | 1 |
ZIP 75948 at a glance
| Population | 5,238 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,028 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sabine 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 | 14 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 13 | -7% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | -46% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 9 | +37% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75948
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75948?
96 truck crashes have been reported in Sabine County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 70 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75948?
January has the most truck crashes in Sabine County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75948?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sabine County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75948 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 81.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sabine County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75948?
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.