ZIP 77420 (Boling, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77420: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wharton 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
7 of 735 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wharton County compares with Texas
Wharton County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wharton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wharton County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 152.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 30.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Wharton County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 77420: SR-60 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 77420.
Overview
Wharton County has recorded 735 truck crashes since 2015, with 424 people injured and 55 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-60 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77420 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Fm 1301 (1) and Fm1728 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 77420 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Wharton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 3 |
| Fm 1301 | 1 |
| Fm1728 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wharton County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 34 |
| Us 59 Hwy | 11 |
| Ogden St | 6 |
| Sh 60 Hwy | 6 |
| West Loop | 5 |
| N 100 Mechanic St | 4 |
| N Us 59 Hwy | 4 |
| S 1700 Mechanic St | 4 |
ZIP 77420 at a glance
| Population | 2,236 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,697 |
| Median home value | $226,013 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wharton 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 | 47 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 62 | +31% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 53 | -14% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 67 | +26% | 3.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 47 to 67. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77420
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77420?
Since 2015, 735 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wharton County (424 injured, 55 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77420?
NHTSA data shows SR-60 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77420 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77420?
October has the most truck crashes in Wharton County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77420?
Since 2015, Wharton County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77420 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Wharton County has 152.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77420?
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.