ZIP 75976 (Wells, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75976: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cherokee 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
10 of 453 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cherokee County compares with Texas
Cherokee County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cherokee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cherokee County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 86% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Cherokee County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Cherokee County at a glance: 1 in 43 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.3%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 453 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cherokee County. They injured 259 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75976 is SR-7, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-69 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75976 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-7; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cherokee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 3 |
| US-69 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cherokee County) |
|---|---|
| E 2000 Rusk St | 4 |
| N 1000 Jackson St | 4 |
| S 1600 Jackson St | 4 |
| E 100 Rusk St | 3 |
| E 600 Rusk St | 3 |
| Frankston St | 3 |
| S 2000 Jackson St | 3 |
| S 300 Jackson St | 3 |
ZIP 75976 at a glance
| Population | 912 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,857 |
| Median home value | $68,741 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cherokee 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 | 45 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 44 | -3% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 36 | -17% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 41 | +12% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 45 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75976
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75976?
Cherokee County has had 453 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 259 people and killing 24.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75976?
Since 2015, SR-7 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75976: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75976?
August has the most truck crashes in Cherokee County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75976?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Cherokee County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75976 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Cherokee County has 73.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75976?
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.