ZIP 77632 (Orange, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77632: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orange 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
14 of 1,291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with Texas
Orange County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× 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 | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 25.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Orange County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 77632 at a glance: I-10 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77632: 15 since 2015.
Overview
Orange County has recorded 1,291 truck crashes since 2015, with 788 people injured and 60 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). After it: SR-62 (9), SR-12 (2) and SR-87 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 77632 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
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 Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 15 |
| SR-62 | 9 |
| SR-12 | 2 |
| SR-87 | 2 |
| Fm 1006/Dupont Dr | 1 |
| Fm 3247 | 1 |
| I-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 55 |
| Texas Ave | 37 |
| SR-62 | 6 |
| Edgar Brown Dr | 4 |
| Hwy 12 Hwy | 4 |
| Dupont Dr | 3 |
| Fm 105 | 3 |
| N 300 Lutcher Dr | 3 |
ZIP 77632 at a glance
| Population | 22,976 |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,418 |
| Median home value | $187,398 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 104 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 149 | +43% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 92 | -38% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 117 | +27% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 104 to 117. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77632
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77632?
1,291 truck crashes have been reported in Orange County since 2015, with 60 deaths and 788 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77632?
I-10 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77632 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77632?
Truck crashes in Orange County peak in June, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77632?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Orange County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77632 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 129.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Orange County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77632?
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.