ZIP 77640 (Port Arthur, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77640: 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 runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Jefferson County: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 29% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,903 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 1,886 people and killed 80.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a 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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-73 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77640 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-82 (3), Fm 365 (1) and Fm 366/Pure Atlantic Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (29% of them).
They recorded 3.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77640 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-73; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-73 | 8 |
| SR-82 | 3 |
| Fm 365 | 1 |
| Fm 366/Pure Atlantic Rd | 1 |
| US-69 | 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 77640 at a glance
| Population | 17,167 |
| Density | 178 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,973 |
| Median home value | $124,001 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 77640
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77640?
Jefferson County has had 2,903 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,886 people and killing 80.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77640?
SR-73 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77640 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77640?
July has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77640?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 77640 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Jefferson County records 97.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77640?
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.