ZIP 78940 (Fayetteville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78940: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fayette 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
5 of 688 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Texas
Fayette County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 234.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Fayette County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Fayette County at a glance: 20.1% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Fayette County has recorded 688 truck crashes since 2015, with 351 people injured and 58 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 7.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-FISCHER Buller Rd (1) and SR-159 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78940 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-71 | 3 |
| CR-FISCHER Buller Rd | 1 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 31 |
| Sh 71 | 13 |
| Sh 159 | 8 |
| N 700 La Grange St | 5 |
| US-77 | 5 |
| Summit St | 4 |
| US-290 | 4 |
| Country Club Dr | 3 |
ZIP 78940 at a glance
| Population | 2,188 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,157 |
| Median home value | $307,717 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 38 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 34 | -12% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 51 | +50% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 62 | +21% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 62. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78940
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78940?
Since 2015, 688 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fayette County (351 injured, 58 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78940?
SR-71 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78940 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78940?
June has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78940?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Fayette County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78940 compared with Texas?
Fayette County records 234.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78940?
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.