ZIP 77656 (Silsbee, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77656: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hardin 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
10 of 470 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardin County compares with Texas
Hardin County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardin County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 86% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Hardin County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Hardin County: 1 in 55 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.8%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 470 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hardin County since 2015: 269 people were injured and 27 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-96 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come Fm 105 (1), Fm418 (1) and SR-327 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 77656 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-96, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-96 | 3 |
| Fm 105 | 1 |
| Fm418 | 1 |
| SR-327 | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardin County) |
|---|---|
| N Main St | 8 |
| US-96 | 6 |
| N Lhs Dr | 5 |
| S Main St | 4 |
| Cooks Lake Rd | 3 |
| Sh 105 | 3 |
| US-69 | 3 |
| W Frontage Rd | 3 |
ZIP 77656 at a glance
| Population | 17,525 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,303 |
| Median home value | $119,298 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardin 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 | 29 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 35 | +20% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 35 | +1% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 41 | +16% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77656
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77656?
470 truck crashes have been reported in Hardin County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 269 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77656?
US-96 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77656 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77656?
Truck crashes in Hardin County peak in July, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77656?
Since 2015, Hardin County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77656 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 68.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hardin County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77656?
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.