ZIP 78946 (Ledbetter, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78946: 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 |
Lee County has lower values than Texas for 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 worst month: 15.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 356 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lee County. They injured 231 people and killed 25.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-290 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78946 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Fm180 (1), SR-237 (1) and US-77 (1).
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 78946 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-290 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.6% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 7 |
| Fm180 | 1 |
| SR-237 | 1 |
| US-77 | 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 78946 at a glance
| Population | 1,117 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,221 |
| Median home value | $315,138 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78946
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78946?
Since 2015, 356 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lee County (231 injured, 25 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78946?
NHTSA data shows US-290 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78946 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78946?
Truck crashes in Lee County peak in July, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78946?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Lee County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 78946 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 167.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lee County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78946?
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.