ZIP 77426 (Chappell Hill, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77426: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
6 of 454 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Texas
Washington County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Washington County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 77426: US-290 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 77426.
Overview
Police reported 454 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 311 people were injured and 23 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-290 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-105 (1) and US-390 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77426 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-290; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-290 | 4 |
| SR-105 | 1 |
| US-390 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| US-290 | 15 |
| Koether Rd | 4 |
| Bs 36 J | 2 |
| E Us 290 Hwy | 2 |
| Lbj Dr | 2 |
| N 1400 State Highway Hwy | 2 |
| N 1500 36 Hwy | 2 |
| N 1500 State 36 Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 77426 at a glance
| Population | 2,007 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,446 |
| Median home value | $591,946 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 24 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 36 | +48% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 30 | -17% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 46 | +55% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 46. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77426
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77426?
454 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 311 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77426?
Since 2015, US-290 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77426: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77426?
The worst month is March: 13.2% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77426?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77426 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 102.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77426?
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.