ZIP 76639 (Dawson, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76639: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Navarro 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
5 of 1,025 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Navarro County compares with Texas
Navarro County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Navarro County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Navarro County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 153.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Navarro County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Navarro County at a glance: 6.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,025 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Navarro County. They injured 552 people and killed 33.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-31 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76639 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Fm 638 (1) and SR-171 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76639 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-31 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Navarro County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-31 | 3 |
| Fm 638 | 1 |
| SR-171 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Navarro County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 58 |
| Sh 31 | 12 |
| S 238 Ih 45 Hwy | 6 |
| W 3600 7Th Ave | 4 |
| Ih 45 Hwy | 3 |
| N 237 Ih 45 Hwy | 3 |
| N 3000 Business 45 | 3 |
| S 239 45 Hwy | 3 |
ZIP 76639 at a glance
| Population | 2,153 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,514 |
| Median home value | $155,313 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Navarro 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 | 50 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 74 | +48% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 73 | -1% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 85 | +16% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 85 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76639
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76639?
Since 2015, 1,025 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Navarro County (552 injured, 33 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 76639?
Since 2015, SR-31 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76639: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76639?
The worst month is March: 11.7% of truck crashes in Navarro County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76639?
Since 2015, Navarro County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76639 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 153.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Navarro County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76639?
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.