ZIP 79848 (Sanderson, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79848: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Terrell 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
0 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Terrell County compares with Texas
Terrell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Terrell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Terrell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 987.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 15.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 17.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 4.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 39.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 3.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 53.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 2.0× the state |
Terrell County has lower values than Texas for 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.
The headline for Terrell County: 39.7% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 81 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Terrell County. They injured 42 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (14.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.5%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 am than at any other hour (9.9%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79848 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-90 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Terrell County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79848 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Terrell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Terrell County) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 4 |
| W 803 Oak St | 3 |
| E 314 Highway 90 | 2 |
| W 90 Hwy | 2 |
| 301 90 Hwy | 1 |
| E Mm 338 90 Hwy | 1 |
| E Mm309 Highway 90 | 1 |
| E Oak St | 1 |
ZIP 79848 at a glance
| Population | 791 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,696 |
| Median home value | $117,361 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Terrell 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +93% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | +49% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 5 | -35% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79848
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79848?
Terrell County has had 81 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 42 people and killing 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79848?
The worst month is October: 14.8% of truck crashes in Terrell County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79848?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Terrell County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79848 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 987.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Terrell County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79848?
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.