ZIP 77379 (Spring, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77379: 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 sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 77379: I-45 15 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 77379.
Overview
Since 2015, 28,123 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harris County. They injured 17,177 people and killed 550.
That averages about 7 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (8.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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
I-45 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77379 with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Fm 1960 (4), SR-249 (4) and SR-99 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 309 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (11% of them).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77379 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.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Harris County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Harris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 15 |
| Fm 1960 | 4 |
| SR-249 | 4 |
| SR-99 | 3 |
| CR-LOUETTA Rd | 2 |
| Fm 2920 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| Aldine Westfield Rd | 1 |
| CR-7040 Kuykendahl Rd | 1 |
| CR-ALDINE Westfield 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 77379 at a glance
| Population | 85,190 |
| Density | 1,274 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,486 |
| Median home value | $353,708 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 77379
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77379?
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 77379?
NHTSA data shows I-45 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77379 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77379?
March has the most truck crashes in Harris County, 8.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77379?
Since 2015, Harris County has reported 309 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77379 compared with Texas?
Harris County records 48.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77379?
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.