ZIP 75844 (Grapeland, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75844: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Houston 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 264 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Houston County compares with Texas
Houston County against Texas and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Houston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Houston County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Houston County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Houston County: 6.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 264 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Houston County. They injured 161 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75844 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-287 (3) and SR-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75844 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Houston County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Houston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 3 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Houston County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 7 | 6 |
| US-287 | 4 |
| E 1200 304 Loop | 2 |
| E 1600 304 Loop | 2 |
| E 1900 Sl 304 | 2 |
| N 600 304 Loop | 2 |
| W 900 304 Loop | 2 |
| W Loop 304 | 2 |
ZIP 75844 at a glance
| Population | 4,770 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,376 |
| Median home value | $158,887 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Houston 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 | 33 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 18 | -46% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 22 | +25% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 23 | +7% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 33 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75844
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75844?
Since 2015, 264 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Houston County (161 injured, 16 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75844?
The worst month is August: 12.1% of truck crashes in Houston County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75844?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Houston County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75844 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Houston County has 105.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75844?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.