ZIP 75980 (Zavalla, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75980: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Angelina 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
18 of 957 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Angelina County compares with Texas
Angelina County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Angelina County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Angelina County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Angelina County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Angelina County: 1 in 56 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.8%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 957 crashes involving commercial trucks in Angelina County since 2015: 596 people were injured and 41 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75980 is US-69, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fm 1270 (1), SR-147 (1) and SR-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75980 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Angelina County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 3 |
| Fm 1270 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Angelina County) |
|---|---|
| Ellen Trout Dr | 23 |
| S 4000 First St | 16 |
| US-59 | 14 |
| Atkinson Dr | 12 |
| S 5500 First St | 10 |
| S 4100 First St | 10 |
| S 2600 Medford Dr | 10 |
| S 2100 First St | 10 |
ZIP 75980 at a glance
| Population | 2,539 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,439 |
| Median home value | $95,945 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Angelina 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 | 101 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 78 | -23% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 75 | -4% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 88 | +17% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 101 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 88. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75980
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75980?
957 truck crashes have been reported in Angelina County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 596 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75980?
NHTSA data shows US-69 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75980 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75980?
October has the most truck crashes in Angelina County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75980?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Angelina County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75980 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Angelina County has 92.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75980?
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.