ZIP 75979 (Woodville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75979: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tyler 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
4 of 212 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tyler County compares with Texas
Tyler County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tyler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tyler County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 25% below the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Tyler County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Tyler County at a glance: 9.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 212 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tyler County since 2015: 126 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-190 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75979 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 Tyler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 4 |
| US-190 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tyler County) |
|---|---|
| Bluff St | 1 |
| Elder Rd | 1 |
| Lakewood Dr | 1 |
| N 100 Magnolia St | 1 |
| N 700 Magnolia St | 1 |
| Pine St | 1 |
| S 1100 Magnolia St | 1 |
| Veterans Way | 1 |
ZIP 75979 at a glance
| Population | 11,273 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,594 |
| Median home value | $154,135 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tyler 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 | 17 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 20 | +20% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 15 | -25% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 18 | +22% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75979
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75979?
212 truck crashes have been reported in Tyler County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 126 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75979?
Since 2015, US-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75979: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75979?
Truck crashes in Tyler County peak in September, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75979?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Tyler County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75979 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Tyler County has 86.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75979?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.