ZIP 77046 (Houston, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77046: 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. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 77046: I-610 16 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 77046.
Overview
Police reported 28,123 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harris County since 2015: 17,177 people were injured and 550 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 7 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 8.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77046 is I-610, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-10 (15), I-69 (13) and I-45 (12).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 309 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (11% of them).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77046 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-610, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 24.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 Harris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-610 | 16 |
| I-10 | 15 |
| I-69 | 13 |
| I-45 | 12 |
| SR-8 | 9 |
| SR-288 | 4 |
| Little York Rd | 3 |
| US-59 | 3 |
| Almeda Genoa Rd | 2 |
| Fm 865 Cullen Blvd | 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 77046 at a glance
| Population | 1,793 |
| Density | 6,463 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $131,932 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2,530 to 2,485. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 35.5 a year in 2016–19 and 47.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77046
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77046?
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 77046?
Since 2015, I-610 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77046: 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77046?
The worst month is March: 8.8% of truck crashes in Harris County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77046?
Garbage trucks were involved in 309 reported crashes in Harris County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77046 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 48.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harris County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77046?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.