ZIP 77662 (Vidor, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77662: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orange 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
14 of 1,291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with Texas
Orange County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 25.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Orange County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 77662: I-10 deadliest road: 21 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77662 since 2015.
Overview
Orange County has recorded 1,291 truck crashes since 2015, with 788 people injured and 60 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (21). Next come SR-62 (5), US-69 (3) and SR-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77662 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 21 |
| SR-62 | 5 |
| US-69 | 3 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 55 |
| Texas Ave | 37 |
| SR-62 | 6 |
| Edgar Brown Dr | 4 |
| Hwy 12 Hwy | 4 |
| Dupont Dr | 3 |
| Fm 105 | 3 |
| N 300 Lutcher Dr | 3 |
ZIP 77662 at a glance
| Population | 25,041 |
| Density | 69 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,243 |
| Median home value | $138,145 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 104 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 149 | +43% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 92 | -38% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 117 | +27% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 104 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 117. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77662
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77662?
1,291 truck crashes have been reported in Orange County since 2015, with 60 deaths and 788 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77662?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 21 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77662 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77662?
The worst month is June: 11.3% of truck crashes in Orange County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77662?
Since 2015, Orange County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77662 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Orange County has 129.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77662?
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.