ZIP 77005 (Houston, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77005: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harris 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
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Harris County compares with Texas
Harris County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harris County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harris County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 51% below 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 | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 75% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Harris County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 77005: I-610 deadliest road: 23 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77005 since 2015.
Overview
Harris County has recorded 28,123 truck crashes since 2015, with 17,177 people injured and 550 killed.
That averages about 7 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 8.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.3%.
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77005 is I-610, with 23 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-10 (15), I-45 (14) and I-69 (12).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 309 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (11%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.0 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77005 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-610; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Harris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-610 | 23 |
| I-10 | 15 |
| I-45 | 14 |
| I-69 | 12 |
| SR-8 | 8 |
| SR-288 | 4 |
| US-59 | 3 |
| Almeda Genoa Rd | 2 |
| Fm 865 Cullen Blvd | 2 |
| Mykawa Rd | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harris County) |
|---|---|
| South Fwy | 202 |
| Katy Fwy | 100 |
| East Fwy | 98 |
| Aldine Bender Rd | 93 |
| La Porte Fwy | 82 |
| N Sam Houston Pkwy | 80 |
| Pasadena Fwy | 78 |
| Fairbanks N Houston Rd | 73 |
ZIP 77005 at a glance
| Population | 28,874 |
| Density | 2,912 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $229,267 |
| Median home value | $1,427,698 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harris 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 | 2,530 | — | 30.7 |
| 2000s | 2,084 | -18% | 30.4 |
| 2010s | 2,136 | +2% | 30.9 |
| 2020s | 2,485 | +16% | 47.6 |
In the 1990s about 2,530 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2,485. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 35.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 47.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77005
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77005?
Harris County has had 28,123 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 17,177 people and killing 550.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77005?
Since 2015, I-610 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77005: 23.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77005?
March has the most truck crashes in Harris County, 8.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77005?
Since 2015, Harris County has reported 309 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77005 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Harris County has 48.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77005?
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.