ZIP 77432 (Danevang, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77432: 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 |
Wharton County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Wharton County at a glance: 6.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 735 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wharton County since 2015: 424 people were injured and 55 were 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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77432 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-317 (1), Fm 1468 (1) and SR-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 77432 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-317 | 1 |
| Fm 1468 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 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 77432 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 47 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 67. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77432
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77432?
Wharton County has had 735 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 424 people and killing 55.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77432?
Truck crashes in Wharton County peak in October, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77432?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wharton County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77432 compared 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 77432?
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.