ZIP 77436 (Egypt, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77436: 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 sits below Texas 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.
ZIP 77436 at a glance: US-59 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77436 since 2015.
Overview
Wharton County has recorded 735 truck crashes since 2015, with 424 people injured and 55 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-71 (2), Fm 102/Ogden St (1) and Fm102 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77436 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wharton County.
- Look at alternatives to US-59 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wharton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 5 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
| Fm 102/Ogden St | 1 |
| Fm102 | 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 77436 at a glance
| Population | 28 |
| 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 |
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 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 77436
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77436?
735 truck crashes have been reported in Wharton County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 424 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77436?
Since 2015, US-59 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77436: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77436?
The worst month is October: 10.6% of truck crashes in Wharton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77436?
Since 2015, Wharton County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77436 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 152.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wharton County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77436?
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.