ZIP 76459 (Jermyn, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76459: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jack 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
2 of 136 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jack County compares with Texas
Jack County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jack County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jack County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Jack County has lower values than Texas for morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Jack County at a glance: 19.1% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 136 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jack County since 2015: 75 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-380 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-114 (2) and SR-16 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 76459 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-380, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jack County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-380 | 3 |
| SR-114 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jack County) |
|---|---|
| Belknap St | 2 |
| N 100 Main St | 2 |
| US-281 | 2 |
| Belknap | 1 |
| Chivers Trl | 1 |
| Crooked Creek Rd | 1 |
| E Us Hwy 380 East Hwy | 1 |
| Fm 1191 | 1 |
ZIP 76459 at a glance
| Population | 77 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $33,438 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jack 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 | 10 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 17 | +70% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | -19% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | -24% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76459
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76459?
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jack County (75 injured, 8 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76459?
Since 2015, US-380 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76459: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76459?
Truck crashes in Jack County peak in June, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76459?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jack County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76459 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jack County has 121.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76459?
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.