ZIP 76693 (Wortham, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76693: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Freestone 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
0 of 783 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Freestone County compares with Texas
Freestone County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Freestone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Freestone County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 319.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Freestone County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Freestone County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 783 crashes involving commercial trucks in Freestone County since 2015: 469 people were injured and 43 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-45 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 76693 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-14 (2) and US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Freestone County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76693 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-45 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Freestone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 3 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Freestone County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 8 |
| S 198 Ih 45 Fwy | 7 |
| US-84 | 4 |
| E 400 Commerce St | 3 |
| E 700 Commerce St | 3 |
| S 211 Ih 45 Hwy | 3 |
| US-79 | 3 |
| Hwy 79 West Way | 2 |
ZIP 76693 at a glance
| Population | 2,153 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,645 |
| Median home value | $181,084 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Freestone 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 | 28 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 49 | +73% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 56 | +14% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 68 | +22% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 68. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76693
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76693?
Freestone County has had 783 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 469 people and killing 43.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76693?
I-45 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76693 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76693?
Truck crashes in Freestone County peak in August, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76693?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Freestone County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76693 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Freestone County has 319.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76693?
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.