ZIP 77612 (Buna, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77612: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jasper 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 of 362 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jasper County compares with Texas
Jasper County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jasper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jasper County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 65% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Jasper County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
The headline for Jasper County: 1 in 345 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 362 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jasper County. They injured 257 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77612 since 2015: SR-87 (2), Fm 105 (1) and US-96 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 77612 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-87 | 2 |
| Fm 105 | 1 |
| US-96 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| US-96 | 10 |
| E Gibson St | 6 |
| Gibson St | 4 |
| W Gibson St | 4 |
| Wheeler St | 4 |
| S Wheeler St | 3 |
| Sh 63 | 3 |
| US-190 | 3 |
ZIP 77612 at a glance
| Population | 9,101 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,415 |
| Median home value | $123,156 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jasper 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 | 35 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 37 | +4% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 26 | -29% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 35 | +33% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 35 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77612
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77612?
Jasper County has had 362 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 257 people and killing 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77612?
Truck crashes in Jasper County peak in August, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77612?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77612 compare with Texas?
Jasper County records 96.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77612?
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.