Little Cypress, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Little Cypress: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Little Cypress and Orange County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Orange County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 1,291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with Texas
Orange County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 25.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Orange County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Little Cypress: I-10 15 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Little Cypress.
Overview
Orange County has recorded 1,291 truck crashes since 2015, with 788 people injured and 60 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Little Cypress since 2015, this page uses Orange County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). After it: SR-62 (9), Fm 1006/Dupont Dr (1) and Fm 3247 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Little Cypress fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orange County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 15 |
| SR-62 | 9 |
| Fm 1006/Dupont Dr | 1 |
| Fm 3247 | 1 |
| I-20 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 55 |
| Texas Ave | 37 |
| SR-62 | 6 |
| Edgar Brown Dr | 4 |
| Hwy 12 Hwy | 4 |
| Dupont Dr | 3 |
| Fm 105 | 3 |
| N 300 Lutcher Dr | 3 |
Little Cypress at a glance
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77632) | $74,418 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77632) | $187,398 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 104 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 149 | +43% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 92 | -38% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 117 | +27% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 104 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 117. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Little Cypress
How many truck accidents are there in Little Cypress?
1,291 truck crashes have been reported in Orange County since 2015, with 60 deaths and 788 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Little Cypress?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Little Cypress since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Little Cypress?
June has the most truck crashes in Orange County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Little Cypress?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Orange County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Little Cypress compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 129.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Orange County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Little Cypress?
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.