ZIP 77560 (Hankamer, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77560: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chambers 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 1,295 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chambers County compares with Texas
Chambers County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chambers County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chambers County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 196.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Chambers County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Chambers County: 1 in 200 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Chambers County has recorded 1,295 truck crashes since 2015, with 698 people injured and 58 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by Fm 563 (3), SR-61 (2) and I10 Frontage (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 77560 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Chambers County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 8 |
| Fm 563 | 3 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| I10 Frontage | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chambers County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 44 |
| Sh 146 | 11 |
| Sh 99 | 9 |
| Kilgore Pkwy | 8 |
| Fm 565 | 5 |
| Fm 1405 | 4 |
| Fm 1942 | 4 |
| SR-146 | 4 |
ZIP 77560 at a glance
| Population | 1,238 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,938 |
| Median home value | $226,930 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chambers 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 | 73 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 98 | +34% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 96 | -2% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 116 | +20% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 73 a year in the 1990s and 116 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 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77560
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77560?
Chambers County has had 1,295 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 698 people and killing 58.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77560?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77560 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77560?
The worst month is June: 10.3% of truck crashes in Chambers County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77560?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chambers County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77560 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 196.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chambers County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77560?
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.