ZIP 77060 (Houston, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77060: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Harris County is lower on 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 77060: I-45 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77060: 20 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
Truck crashes peak in March (8.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-45 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77060 with 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-610 (8), I-69 (8) and Fm 1960 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
309 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (11% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77060 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harris County.
- Look at alternatives to I-45 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-45 | 20 |
| I-610 | 8 |
| I-69 | 8 |
| Fm 1960 | 6 |
| SR-8 | 5 |
| Little York Rd | 3 |
| SR-249 | 3 |
| US-290 | 3 |
| Aldine Westfield Rd | 2 |
| CR-ALDINE Westfield 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 77060 at a glance
| Population | 45,340 |
| Density | 2,148 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,435 |
| Median home value | $154,006 |
| Home ownership | 25% |
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. 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 77060
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77060?
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 77060?
NHTSA data shows I-45 with 20 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77060 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77060?
March has the most truck crashes in Harris County, 8.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77060?
Since 2015, Harris County has reported 309 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77060 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Harris County has 48.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77060?
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.