ZIP 77327 (Cleveland, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77327: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Liberty 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
7 of 1,016 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Liberty County compares with Texas
Liberty County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Liberty County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Liberty County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Liberty County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Liberty County: 7.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,016 crashes involving commercial trucks in Liberty County since 2015: 727 people were injured and 74 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-105 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by Fm 787 (5), US-59 (5) and SR-105W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 77327 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Liberty County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-105 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 24.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Liberty County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-105 | 6 |
| Fm 787 | 5 |
| US-59 | 5 |
| SR-105W | 1 |
| Washington | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Liberty County) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 43 |
| Sh 146 | 17 |
| US-59 | 13 |
| Fm 1960 | 11 |
| SR-90 | 10 |
| Sh 105 | 9 |
| Sh 321 | 7 |
| Fm 2025 | 7 |
ZIP 77327 at a glance
| Population | 42,685 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,219 |
| Median home value | $155,004 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Liberty 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 | 54 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 67 | +24% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 66 | -2% | 5.0 |
| 2020s | 94 | +43% | 5.2 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 94. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77327
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77327?
Liberty County has had 1,016 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 727 people and killing 74.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77327?
SR-105 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77327 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77327?
The worst month is October: 10.2% of truck crashes in Liberty County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77327?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Liberty County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77327 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Liberty County has 74.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77327?
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.