ZIP 77334 (Dodge, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77334: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Walker 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 of 1,100 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Walker County compares with Texas
Walker County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walker County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 82% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Walker County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Walker County at a glance: 1 in 500 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,100 crashes involving commercial trucks in Walker County since 2015: 622 people were injured and 53 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 6.6% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-190 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77334 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-19 (3) and Fm 980 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77334 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Walker County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-190; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Walker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 4 |
| SR-19 | 3 |
| Fm 980 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Walker County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 41 |
| Sh 75 | 30 |
| Sh 19 | 19 |
| Fm 2821 | 14 |
| Sh 30 | 8 |
| US-190 | 7 |
| Montgomery Rd | 7 |
| 2700 11Th St | 4 |
ZIP 77334 at a glance
| Population | 197 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walker 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 | 49 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 56 | +15% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 79 | +39% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 91 | +16% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 49 a year in the 1990s and 91 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77334
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77334?
Walker County has had 1,100 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 622 people and killing 53.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77334?
Since 2015, US-190 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77334: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77334?
Truck crashes in Walker County peak in July, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77334?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Walker County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77334 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 111.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Walker County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77334?
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.