ZIP 75962 (Nacogdoches, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75962: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Nacogdoches County is lower on 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.
The headline for ZIP 75962: US-59 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75962 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 769 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nacogdoches County since 2015: 451 people were injured and 49 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75962 is US-59, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-7 (2), Fm 1638 (1) and Fm 2609/Appleby Sand Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75962 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 11 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| Fm 1638 | 1 |
| Fm 2609/Appleby Sand Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2863 | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | 1 |
| Martinsville St | 1 |
| SR-224 | 1 |
| US-259 | 1 |
| US-59F | 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 75962 at a glance
| Population | 3,159 |
| Density | 5,976 per sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75962
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75962?
Since 2015, 769 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nacogdoches County (451 injured, 49 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75962?
US-59 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75962 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75962?
Truck crashes in Nacogdoches County peak in April, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75962?
Since 2015, Nacogdoches County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75962 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Nacogdoches County has 100.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75962?
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.