ZIP 78942 (Giddings, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78942: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lee 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 356 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Texas
Lee County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 167.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Lee County is lower on on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Lee County: July the month with the most truck crashes: 15.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 356 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lee County since 2015: 231 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% 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 78942 since 2015: US-290 (5), US-77 (5), SR-21 (3) and Fm448 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78942 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-290 | 5 |
| US-77 | 5 |
| SR-21 | 3 |
| Fm448 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| E 2300 Austin St | 6 |
| E 3000 Austin St | 6 |
| E 800 Austin St | 6 |
| US-77 | 6 |
| US-290 | 5 |
| E 2375 Austin St | 3 |
| E 3800 Austin St | 3 |
| Sh 21 | 3 |
ZIP 78942 at a glance
| Population | 10,136 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,429 |
| Median home value | $227,986 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 19 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 24 | +27% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 26 | +8% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +25% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78942
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78942?
Since 2015, 356 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lee County (231 injured, 25 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78942?
The worst month is July: 15.2% of truck crashes in Lee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78942?
Since 2015, Lee County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78942 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 167.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lee County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78942?
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.