ZIP 77474 (Sealy, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77474: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Austin 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 660 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Austin County compares with Texas
Austin County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Austin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Austin County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 172.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Austin County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 77474: 1.8× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77474: 1.8 in 2016–19, 3.2 in 2020–24.
Overview
Austin County has recorded 660 truck crashes since 2015, with 352 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77474 is I-10, with 18 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-36 (2), Fm 2187 (1) and Fm 3013 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 77474 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Austin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 18 |
| SR-36 | 2 |
| Fm 2187 | 1 |
| Fm 3013 | 1 |
| Fm 949 | 1 |
| Fm3013 | 1 |
| I10 Frontage Ramp | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Austin County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 28 |
| Sh 36 | 12 |
| Meyer St | 6 |
| SR-36 | 6 |
| Fm 3013 | 5 |
| Fm 949 | 4 |
| Clens Rd | 3 |
| Columbus Rd | 3 |
ZIP 77474 at a glance
| Population | 15,146 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,272 |
| Median home value | $286,390 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Austin 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 34 | +46% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 38 | +9% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 65 | +72% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 65 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77474
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77474?
660 truck crashes have been reported in Austin County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 352 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77474?
I-10 had 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77474 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77474?
The worst month is July: 9.8% of truck crashes in Austin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77474?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Austin County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77474 compared with Texas?
Austin County records 172.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77474?
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.