ZIP 75974 (Tenaha, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75974: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Shelby County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 425 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Shelby County. They injured 304 people and killed 28.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-7 (1), SR-84 (1) and US-96 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Shelby County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75974 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 3 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| SR-84 | 1 |
| US-96 | 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 75974 at a glance
| Population | 2,592 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,292 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 36 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75974
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75974?
Shelby County has had 425 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 304 people and killing 28.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75974?
US-59 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75974 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75974?
The worst month is June: 12.2% of truck crashes in Shelby County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75974?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75974 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Shelby County has 146.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75974?
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.