ZIP 75973 (Shelbyville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75973: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shelby 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 425 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shelby County compares with Texas
Shelby County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shelby County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shelby County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 146.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Shelby County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Shelby County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Shelby County has recorded 425 truck crashes since 2015, with 304 people injured and 28 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75973 since 2015: Fm 139 (2), SR-87 (2), Fm 2694 (1) and Fm 3172 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Shelby County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75973 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 139 | 2 |
| SR-87 | 2 |
| Fm 2694 | 1 |
| Fm 3172 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shelby County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 8 |
| Hurst St | 5 |
| Loop 500 | 4 |
| Shelbyville St | 4 |
| Sh 7 | 3 |
| US-96 | 3 |
| Cottonford Rd | 2 |
| E 7723 7 State Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 75973 at a glance
| Population | 2,453 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,023 |
| Median home value | $118,174 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shelby 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 | 36 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 51 | +42% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 42 | -17% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 36 | -15% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75973
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75973?
Shelby County has had 425 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 304 people and killing 28.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75973?
The worst month is June: 12.2% of truck crashes in Shelby County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75973?
Since 2015, Shelby County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75973 compare with Texas?
Shelby County records 146.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75973?
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.