ZIP 75965 (Nacogdoches, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75965: 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 sits below Texas on 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 75965: US-59 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75965: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 769 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nacogdoches County. They injured 451 people and killed 49.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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, US-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: US-259 (3), Fm 1638 (1) and Fm 2609/Appleby Sand Rd (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 75965 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 11 |
| US-259 | 3 |
| Fm 1638 | 1 |
| Fm 2609/Appleby Sand Rd | 1 |
| Fm 95 | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | 1 |
| Martinsville St | 1 |
| SR-224 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 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 75965 at a glance
| Population | 18,243 |
| Density | 91 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,291 |
| Median home value | $246,068 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 50 to 72. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 75965
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75965?
Nacogdoches County has had 769 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 451 people and killing 49.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75965?
Since 2015, US-59 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75965: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75965?
Truck crashes in Nacogdoches County peak in April, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75965?
Since 2015, Nacogdoches County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75965 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Nacogdoches County has 100.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75965?
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.