ZIP 75968 (Pineland, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75968: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Sabine County is lower 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Sabine County has recorded 96 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 8 killed.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 13.5% of truck crashes.
3.3% 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 75968 is US-96, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Fm 1/Bronson Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75968 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-96 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 3.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Sabine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-96 | 4 |
| Fm 1/Bronson Rd | 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 75968 at a glance
| Population | 1,818 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,355 |
| Median home value | $96,200 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75968
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75968?
Sabine County has had 96 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75968?
Since 2015, US-96 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75968: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75968?
The worst month is January: 12.5% of truck crashes in Sabine County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75968?
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 75968 compare with Texas?
Sabine County records 81.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75968?
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.