ZIP 77359 (Oakhurst, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77359: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in San Jacinto 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 355 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How San Jacinto County compares with Texas
San Jacinto County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Jacinto County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Jacinto County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, San Jacinto County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for San Jacinto County: 1 in 323 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Jacinto County. They injured 241 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
2.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-190 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by Fm 980 (2), SR-19 (2) and Fm356 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77359 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Jacinto County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-190; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 San Jacinto County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 4 |
| Fm 980 | 2 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
| Fm356 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Jacinto County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 8 |
| Fm 1725 | 2 |
| Cooper | 1 |
| County Line Rd | 1 |
| Dabney Bottom | 1 |
| Elmore Loop | 1 |
| Hidden Cove Rd | 1 |
| Jenkins Rd | 1 |
ZIP 77359 at a glance
| Population | 683 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,625 |
| Median home value | $331,185 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Jacinto 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 | 20 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 36 | +79% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 25 | -29% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 33 | +29% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77359
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77359?
San Jacinto County has had 355 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 241 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77359?
Since 2015, US-190 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77359: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77359?
Truck crashes in San Jacinto County peak in January, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77359?
Since 2015, San Jacinto County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77359 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, San Jacinto County has 100.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77359?
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.