ZIP 77371 (Shepherd, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77371: 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 |
San Jacinto County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in San Jacinto County: 1 in 323 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Jacinto County. They injured 241 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.8%.
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by Fm 787 (5) and Fm 2610 (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 77371 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 San Jacinto County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 10 |
| Fm 787 | 5 |
| Fm 2610 | 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 77371 at a glance
| Population | 7,800 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,594 |
| Median home value | $180,754 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 77371
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77371?
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Jacinto County (241 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77371?
US-59 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77371 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77371?
January has the most truck crashes in San Jacinto County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77371?
Since 2015, San Jacinto County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77371 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 100.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Jacinto County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77371?
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.