ZIP 75972 (San Augustine, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75972: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in San Augustine 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
0 of 198 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How San Augustine County compares with Texas
San Augustine County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Augustine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Augustine County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 204.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
San Augustine County sits below Texas 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, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
San Augustine County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
San Augustine County has recorded 198 truck crashes since 2015, with 139 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 34.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75972 since 2015: SR-147 (2), SR-103 (1) and US-96 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Augustine County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75972 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Augustine County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 San Augustine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-147 | 2 |
| SR-103 | 1 |
| US-96 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Augustine County) |
|---|---|
| US-96 | 3 |
| Sh 103 | 2 |
| Sh 103 Hwy | 2 |
| Broadway St | 1 |
| E 100 Columbia St | 1 |
| E Main St | 1 |
| El Camino Xing | 1 |
| Fm 1279 | 1 |
ZIP 75972 at a glance
| Population | 5,708 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,196 |
| Median home value | $102,173 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Augustine 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 | 13 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 11 | -16% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | +38% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 16 | +7% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 16 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75972
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75972?
198 truck crashes have been reported in San Augustine County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 139 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75972?
The worst month is September: 15.2% of truck crashes in San Augustine County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75972?
Since 2015, San Augustine County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75972 compared with Texas?
San Augustine County records 204.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75972?
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.