ZIP 77629 (Nome, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77629: 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 has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Jefferson County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77629 is I-10, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-90 (2) and SR-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (29%).
They recorded 3.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77629 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 3 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| SR-61 | 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 77629 at a glance
| Population | 435 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,692 |
| Median home value | $197,392 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 164 to 278. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77629
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77629?
Since 2015, 2,903 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (1,886 injured, 80 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77629?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77629: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77629?
The worst month is July: 9.2% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77629?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 77629 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 97.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77629?
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.