ZIP 77659 (Sour Lake, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77659: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77659 is SR-105, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-326 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77659 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-105, 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-105 | 6 |
| SR-326 | 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 77659 at a glance
| Population | 5,650 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,590 |
| Median home value | $250,852 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77659
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77659?
Since 2015, 470 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hardin County (269 injured, 27 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77659?
Since 2015, SR-105 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77659: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77659?
Truck crashes in Hardin County peak in July, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77659?
Since 2015, Hardin County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77659 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
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 77659?
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.