ZIP 77358 (New Waverly, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77358: 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 stands out for higher 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77358 is I-45, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-ROGERS Rd (1), Fm 1097 (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 77358 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-45; 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 10 |
| CR-ROGERS Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1097 | 1 |
| Fm1374 | 1 |
| I-45Ramp | 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 77358 at a glance
| Population | 5,087 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,424 |
| Median home value | $244,009 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 49 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 91. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 77358
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77358?
Since 2015, 1,100 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Walker County (622 injured, 53 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77358?
Since 2015, I-45 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77358: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77358?
Truck crashes in Walker County peak in July, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77358?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Walker County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77358 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 77358?
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.