ZIP 78948 (Lincoln, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78948: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Lee County at a glance: July worst month: 15.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 356 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lee County since 2015: 231 people were injured and 25 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78948 is SR-21, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-77 (3) and US-290 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78948 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-21 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 5 |
| US-77 | 3 |
| US-290 | 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 78948 at a glance
| Population | 567 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,889 |
| Median home value | $309,170 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78948
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78948?
Lee County has had 356 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 231 people and killing 25.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78948?
NHTSA data shows SR-21 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78948 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78948?
Truck crashes in Lee County peak in July, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78948?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Lee County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78948 compare with Texas?
Lee County records 167.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78948?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.