ZIP 75951 (Jasper, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75951: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jasper 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 362 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jasper County compares with Texas
Jasper County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jasper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jasper County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 65% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Jasper County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
Jasper County at a glance: 1 in 345 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Jasper County has recorded 362 truck crashes since 2015, with 257 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75951 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-190 (3) and Fm 1747 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75951 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jasper County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 3 |
| Fm 1747 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| US-96 | 10 |
| E Gibson St | 6 |
| Gibson St | 4 |
| W Gibson St | 4 |
| Wheeler St | 4 |
| S Wheeler St | 3 |
| Sh 63 | 3 |
| US-190 | 3 |
ZIP 75951 at a glance
| Population | 15,144 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,147 |
| Median home value | $115,881 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jasper 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 | 35 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 37 | +4% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 26 | -29% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 35 | +33% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 35 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75951
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75951?
Since 2015, 362 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jasper County (257 injured, 16 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75951?
Truck crashes in Jasper County peak in August, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75951?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75951 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 96.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jasper County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75951?
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.