ZIP 77622 (Hamshire, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77622: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
3.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Texas
Jefferson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 97.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Jefferson County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Jefferson County: April garbage-truck crashes peak in April (29% of the year's total).
Overview
Police reported 2,903 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 1,886 people were injured and 80 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77622 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-124 (3), SR-73 (3) and CR-WILBER Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (29% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.0 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77622 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 9 |
| SR-124 | 3 |
| SR-73 | 3 |
| CR-WILBER Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 387 |
| College St | 87 |
| Eastex Fwy | 85 |
| Memorial Blvd | 32 |
| Ih 10 Fwy | 25 |
| Gulfway Dr | 23 |
| Ih 10 Hwy | 20 |
| Fannett Rd | 19 |
ZIP 77622 at a glance
| Population | 1,818 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,556 |
| Median home value | $186,056 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 164 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 188 | +15% | 5.7 |
| 2010s | 188 | -0% | 4.3 |
| 2020s | 278 | +48% | 6.6 |
In the 1990s about 164 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 278. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77622
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77622?
2,903 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 80 deaths and 1,886 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77622?
I-10 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77622 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77622?
The worst month is July: 9.2% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77622?
34 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77622 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 97.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77622?
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.