ZIP 77660 (Spurger, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77660: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tyler 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
4 of 212 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tyler County compares with Texas
Tyler County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tyler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tyler County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 25% below the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Tyler County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Tyler County: 9.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 212 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tyler County since 2015: 126 people were injured and 19 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 30.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77660 since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm 92 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77660 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tyler County.
- 27.7% 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 Tyler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 92 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tyler County) |
|---|---|
| Bluff St | 1 |
| Elder Rd | 1 |
| Lakewood Dr | 1 |
| N 100 Magnolia St | 1 |
| N 700 Magnolia St | 1 |
| Pine St | 1 |
| S 1100 Magnolia St | 1 |
| Veterans Way | 1 |
ZIP 77660 at a glance
| Population | 1,151 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,500 |
| Median home value | $169,526 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tyler 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 | 17 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 20 | +20% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 15 | -25% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 18 | +22% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77660
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77660?
212 truck crashes have been reported in Tyler County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 126 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77660?
September has the most truck crashes in Tyler County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77660?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Tyler County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77660 compared with Texas?
Tyler County records 86.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77660?
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.