ZIP 77437 (El Campo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77437: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 77437: US-59 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77437 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 735 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wharton County since 2015: 424 people were injured and 55 were 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%).
November through March accounts for 34.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in 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
US-59 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77437 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-71 (3), Fm 1160 (1) and Fm 441 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77437 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 7 |
| SR-71 | 3 |
| Fm 1160 | 1 |
| Fm 441 | 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 77437 at a glance
| Population | 18,238 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,200 |
| Median home value | $184,567 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77437
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77437?
Wharton County has had 735 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 424 people and killing 55.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77437?
US-59 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77437 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77437?
October has the most truck crashes in Wharton County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77437?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wharton County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77437 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wharton County has 152.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77437?
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.