ZIP 77532 (Crosby, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77532: 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. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 77532: US-90 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 77532.
Overview
Since 2015, 28,123 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harris County. They injured 17,177 people and killed 550.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by I-10 (9), Fm 1960 (3) and SR-99 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
309 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
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 77532 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harris County.
- Check whether your routes use US-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 24.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 11 |
| I-10 | 9 |
| Fm 1960 | 3 |
| SR-99 | 3 |
| Fm 1413 | 2 |
| Fm 2100 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| CR-BOHEMIAN Hall Rd | 1 |
| CR-CATAMARAN Dr | 1 |
| CR-DECKER Drive | 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 77532 at a glance
| Population | 33,780 |
| Density | 158 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,201 |
| Median home value | $265,431 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2,530 a year in the 1990s and 2,485 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 35.5 a year in 2016–19 and 47.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77532
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77532?
28,123 truck crashes have been reported in Harris County since 2015, with 550 deaths and 17,177 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77532?
NHTSA data shows US-90 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77532 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77532?
March has the most truck crashes in Harris County, 8.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77532?
Since 2015, Harris County has reported 309 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77532 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 48.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harris County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77532?
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.