ZIP 78142 (Normanna, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78142: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bee 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
1 of 178 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bee County compares with Texas
Bee County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bee County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Bee County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Bee County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bee County. They injured 95 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78142 since 2015: US-181 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78142 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bee County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Bee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-181 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bee County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 882 | 3 |
| E 400 351 Hwy | 2 |
| S 500 Fm 351 | 2 |
| Us 181 Rd | 2 |
| E 1400 Randall St | 1 |
| E 1620 Fm Rd | 1 |
| E 1700 Highway 59 | 1 |
| E 1800 59 Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 78142 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bee 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 | 14 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 12 | -12% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | +36% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | -11% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78142
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78142?
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bee County (95 injured, 11 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78142?
Truck crashes in Bee County peak in April, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78142?
Since 2015, Bee County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78142 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Bee County records 50.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78142?
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.