ZIP 77092 (Houston, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77092: 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 77092: I-45 deadliest road: 20 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77092 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 28,123 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harris County since 2015: 17,177 people were injured and 550 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 7 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (8.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77092 is I-45, with 20 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-10 (13), I-610 (10) and I-69 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
309 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
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 77092 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-45, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 24.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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-45 | 20 |
| I-10 | 13 |
| I-610 | 10 |
| I-69 | 9 |
| SR-8 | 8 |
| US-290 | 8 |
| Little York Rd | 4 |
| SR-249 | 3 |
| Antoine Dr | 1 |
| Bellaire Blvd | 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 77092 at a glance
| Population | 36,938 |
| Density | 1,761 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,728 |
| Median home value | $232,071 |
| Home ownership | 41% |
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 77092
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77092?
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 77092?
I-45 had 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77092 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77092?
Truck crashes in Harris County peak in March, with 8.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77092?
Since 2015, Harris County has reported 309 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77092 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Harris County has 48.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77092?
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.