ZIP 77030 (Houston, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77030: 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 has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 77030: I-610 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77030: 25 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 28,123 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harris County. They injured 17,177 people and killed 550.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 7 truck crashes a day.
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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-610 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (25). Next come I-10 (15), I-45 (13) and I-69 (10).
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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77030 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-610; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Harris County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Harris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-610 | 25 |
| I-10 | 15 |
| I-45 | 13 |
| I-69 | 10 |
| 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 77030 at a glance
| Population | 13,380 |
| Density | 2,002 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,336 |
| Median home value | $615,996 |
| Home ownership | 34% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2,530 a year in the 1990s and 2,485 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 35.5 a year in 2016–19, 47.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77030
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77030?
28,123 truck crashes have been reported in Harris County since 2015, with 550 deaths and 17,177 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77030?
I-610 had 25 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77030 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77030?
The worst month is March: 8.8% of truck crashes in Harris County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77030?
309 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harris County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77030 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 48.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harris County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77030?
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.