ZIP 77345 (Kingwood, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77345: 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 has lower values than Texas for 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 77345: 1.9× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77345: 1.8 in 2016–19, 3.4 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 28,123 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harris County. They injured 17,177 people and killed 550.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 7 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 8.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
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-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come Fm 1960 (4), Fm 1314 (2) and Fm 2100 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 309 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Their busiest month is June, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77345 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Harris County.
- 24.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Harris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 7 |
| Fm 1960 | 4 |
| Fm 1314 | 2 |
| Fm 2100 | 2 |
| Fm1485 | 2 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| CR-3549 | 1 |
| CR-CATAMARAN Dr | 1 |
| CR-MARTIN Dr | 1 |
| Fm1960 | 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 77345 at a glance
| Population | 27,917 |
| Density | 1,286 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $150,742 |
| Median home value | $392,135 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2,530 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2,485. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 35.5 a year in 2016–19 and 47.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77345
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77345?
28,123 truck crashes have been reported in Harris County since 2015, with 550 deaths and 17,177 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77345?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77345 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77345?
Truck crashes in Harris County peak in March, with 8.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77345?
Garbage trucks were involved in 309 reported crashes in Harris County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77345 compare with Texas?
Harris County records 48.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77345?
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.