ZIP 77068 (Houston, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77068: 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. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 77068 at a glance: I-45 20 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 77068.
Overview
Since 2015, 28,123 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harris County. They injured 17,177 people and killed 550.
That averages about 7 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 8.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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
Within this area, I-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (20). It is followed by Fm 1960 (5), SR-249 (4) and SR-8 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 309 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across 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 77068 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-45 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Harris County.
- 24.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-45 | 20 |
| Fm 1960 | 5 |
| SR-249 | 4 |
| SR-8 | 4 |
| Aldine Westfield Rd | 2 |
| CR-ALDINE Westfield Rd | 2 |
| CR-LOUETTA Rd | 2 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| US-290 | 2 |
| CR-7040 Kuykendahl Rd | 1 |
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 77068 at a glance
| Population | 13,189 |
| Density | 1,342 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,028 |
| Median home value | $327,809 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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. 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 77068
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77068?
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 77068?
Since 2015, I-45 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77068: 20.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77068?
March has the most truck crashes in Harris County, 8.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77068?
Since 2015, Harris County has reported 309 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77068 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Harris County records 48.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77068?
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.