ZIP 77642 (Port Arthur, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77642: 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). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Jefferson County: April more garbage-truck crashes happen in April than in any other month (29%).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,903 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 1,886 people and killed 80.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
Within this area, SR-73 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: Fm 1442 (1), Fm 365 (1) and Fm 366/Pure Atlantic Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 34 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (29%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.0 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77642 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-73; 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
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 | 6 |
| Fm 1442 | 1 |
| Fm 365 | 1 |
| Fm 366/Pure Atlantic Rd | 1 |
| Fm 408 | 1 |
| US-347 | 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 77642 at a glance
| Population | 38,358 |
| Density | 751 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,950 |
| Median home value | $115,058 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 164 a year in the 1990s and 278 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 77642
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77642?
Jefferson County has had 2,903 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,886 people and killing 80.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77642?
NHTSA data shows SR-73 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77642 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77642?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in July, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77642?
34 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77642 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Jefferson County records 97.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77642?
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.