ZIP 78075 (Whitsett, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78075: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Live Oak 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 606 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Live Oak County compares with Texas
Live Oak County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Live Oak County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Live Oak County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 434.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 6.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Live Oak County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Live Oak County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 606 crashes involving commercial trucks in Live Oak County since 2015: 322 people were injured and 29 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-37 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-281 (2), Fm 99 (1) and SR-72 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Live Oak County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78075 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-37 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Live Oak County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-37 | 4 |
| US-281 | 2 |
| Fm 99 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Live Oak County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 11 |
| US-59 | 7 |
| I-37 | 7 |
| Nueces St | 6 |
| Carmel Dr | 2 |
| Fm 99 | 2 |
| Frontage Rd | 2 |
| N 500 Nueces St | 2 |
ZIP 78075 at a glance
| Population | 252 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,000 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Live Oak 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 | 24 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 30 | +21% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 58 | +95% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 52 | -9% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 52. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78075
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78075?
Live Oak County has had 606 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 322 people and killing 29.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78075?
NHTSA data shows I-37 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78075 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78075?
The worst month is April: 10.6% of truck crashes in Live Oak County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78075?
Since 2015, Live Oak County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78075 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Live Oak County has 434.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78075?
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.