ZIP 77520 (Baytown, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77520: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harris 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
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Harris County compares with Texas
Harris County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harris County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harris County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 75% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Harris County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 77520: I-10 15 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 77520.
Overview
Police reported 28,123 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harris County since 2015: 17,177 people were injured and 550 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 7 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 8.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). It is followed by SR-146 (3), SR-99 (3) and SR-330 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 309 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (11%).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77520 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Harris County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 Harris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 15 |
| SR-146 | 3 |
| SR-99 | 3 |
| SR-330 | 2 |
| CR-DECKER Drive | 1 |
| CR-FAIRMONT Parkway | 1 |
| CR-INDEPENDENCE Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-SHELDON Rd | 1 |
| CR-SJOLANDER Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1942 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harris County) |
|---|---|
| South Fwy | 202 |
| Katy Fwy | 100 |
| East Fwy | 98 |
| Aldine Bender Rd | 93 |
| La Porte Fwy | 82 |
| N Sam Houston Pkwy | 80 |
| Pasadena Fwy | 78 |
| Fairbanks N Houston Rd | 73 |
ZIP 77520 at a glance
| Population | 36,355 |
| Density | 667 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,278 |
| Median home value | $146,055 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harris 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 | 2,530 | — | 30.7 |
| 2000s | 2,084 | -18% | 30.4 |
| 2010s | 2,136 | +2% | 30.9 |
| 2020s | 2,485 | +16% | 47.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2,530 to 2,485. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 35.5 a year in 2016–19, 47.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77520
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77520?
Harris County has had 28,123 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 17,177 people and killing 550.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77520?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77520: 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77520?
March has the most truck crashes in Harris County, 8.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77520?
Garbage trucks were involved in 309 reported crashes in Harris County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77520 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Harris County has 48.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77520?
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.