ZIP 77340 (Huntsville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77340: 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 has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Walker County: 1 in 500 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Walker County has recorded 1,100 truck crashes since 2015, with 622 people injured and 53 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 6.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77340 is I-45, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-190 (3), Fm 1374 (1) and Fm1374 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77340 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Walker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 13 |
| US-190 | 3 |
| Fm 1374 | 1 |
| Fm1374 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
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 77340 at a glance
| Population | 37,517 |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,538 |
| Median home value | $242,426 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
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 77340
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77340?
1,100 truck crashes have been reported in Walker County since 2015, with 53 deaths and 622 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77340?
I-45 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77340 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77340?
The worst month is July: 9.9% of truck crashes in Walker County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77340?
Since 2015, Walker County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77340 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Walker County has 111.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77340?
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.