ZIP 76842 (Fredonia, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76842: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mason 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 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mason County compares with Texas
Mason County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mason County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mason County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 67% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 22.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Mason County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Mason County: September 21.3% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Mason County has recorded 61 truck crashes since 2015, with 29 people injured and 0 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 74 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (21.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 35.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 16.4% of truck crashes.
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76842 since 2015: SR-71 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mason County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76842 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mason County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Mason County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mason County) |
|---|---|
| US-377 | 4 |
| Sh 29 | 2 |
| E 10180 Sh29 | 1 |
| Ft Mckavitt St | 1 |
| N 7484 87 Hwy | 1 |
| N 9000 Us 87 Hwy | 1 |
| Ne 15326 71 Hwy | 1 |
| S 10000 Us Hwy 87 Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 76842 at a glance
| Population | 297 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $582,956 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mason 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | +66% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +45% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 5 | +11% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76842
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76842?
61 truck crashes have been reported in Mason County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 29 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76842?
Truck crashes in Mason County peak in September, with 21.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76842?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mason County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76842 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mason County has 123.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76842?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.