ZIP 77373 (Spring, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77373: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Harris County is lower on 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).
ZIP 77373 at a glance: I-45 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77373: 19 since 2015.
Overview
Harris County has recorded 28,123 truck crashes since 2015, with 17,177 people injured and 550 killed.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (19). Next come Fm 1960 (6), I-69 (6) and Fm 1314 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 309 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (11%).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77373 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Harris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 19 |
| Fm 1960 | 6 |
| I-69 | 6 |
| Fm 1314 | 4 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| Aldine Westfield Rd | 2 |
| CR-ALDINE Westfield Rd | 2 |
| CR-7040 Kuykendahl Rd | 1 |
| CR-GEARS Road | 1 |
| CR-LOUETTA Rd | 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 77373 at a glance
| Population | 69,739 |
| Density | 1,133 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,617 |
| Median home value | $232,413 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2,530 to 2,485. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 35.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 47.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77373
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77373?
28,123 truck crashes have been reported in Harris County since 2015, with 550 deaths and 17,177 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77373?
NHTSA data shows I-45 with 19 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77373 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77373?
Truck crashes in Harris County peak in March, with 8.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77373?
Garbage trucks were involved in 309 reported crashes in Harris County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77373 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 77373?
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.