ZIP 77616 (Fred, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77616: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tyler 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
4 of 212 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tyler County compares with Texas
Tyler County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tyler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tyler County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 25% below the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Tyler County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Tyler County at a glance: 9.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 212 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tyler County since 2015: 126 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 30.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77616 since 2015: Fm 92 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77616 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 27.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Tyler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 92 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tyler County) |
|---|---|
| Bluff St | 1 |
| Elder Rd | 1 |
| Lakewood Dr | 1 |
| N 100 Magnolia St | 1 |
| N 700 Magnolia St | 1 |
| Pine St | 1 |
| S 1100 Magnolia St | 1 |
| Veterans Way | 1 |
ZIP 77616 at a glance
| Population | 860 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,833 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tyler 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 | 17 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 20 | +20% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 15 | -25% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 18 | +22% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77616
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77616?
Tyler County has had 212 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 19.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77616?
September has the most truck crashes in Tyler County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77616?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tyler County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77616 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Tyler County has 86.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77616?
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.