ZIP 75969 (Pollok, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75969: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Angelina 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
18 of 957 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Angelina County compares with Texas
Angelina County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Angelina County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Angelina County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Angelina County is lower on on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Angelina County: 1 in 56 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.8%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Angelina County has recorded 957 truck crashes since 2015, with 596 people injured and 41 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% 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 75969 happened on SR-7 (4), US-69 (4) and US-59 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75969 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Angelina County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 4 |
| US-69 | 4 |
| US-59 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Angelina County) |
|---|---|
| Ellen Trout Dr | 23 |
| S 4000 First St | 16 |
| US-59 | 14 |
| Atkinson Dr | 12 |
| S 5500 First St | 10 |
| S 4100 First St | 10 |
| S 2600 Medford Dr | 10 |
| S 2100 First St | 10 |
ZIP 75969 at a glance
| Population | 4,479 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,063 |
| Median home value | $168,814 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Angelina 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 | 101 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 78 | -23% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 75 | -4% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 88 | +17% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 101 a year in the 1990s and 88 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75969
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75969?
Angelina County has had 957 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 596 people and killing 41.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75969?
The worst month is October: 10.8% of truck crashes in Angelina County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75969?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Angelina County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75969 compared with Texas?
Angelina County records 92.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75969?
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.