ZIP 77342 (Huntsville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77342: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Walker County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is 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
Since 2015, 1,100 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Walker County. They injured 622 people and killed 53.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by SR-19 (3), US-190 (3) and Fm 2628 (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 77342 fleets
- Build extra time into July 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.
- 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 | 11 |
| SR-19 | 3 |
| US-190 | 3 |
| Fm 2628 | 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 77342 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 49 to 91. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77342
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77342?
1,100 truck crashes have been reported in Walker County since 2015, with 53 deaths and 622 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77342?
I-45 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77342 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77342?
Truck crashes in Walker County peak in July, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77342?
Since 2015, Walker County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77342 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 111.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Walker County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77342?
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.