ZIP 77665 (Winnie, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77665: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chambers 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
7 of 1,295 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chambers County compares with Texas
Chambers County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chambers County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chambers County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 196.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Chambers County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Chambers County: 1 in 200 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,295 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chambers County. They injured 698 people and killed 58.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come SR-73 (3), CR-WILBER Rd (1) and SR-124 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77665 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chambers County.
- 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 Chambers County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 9 |
| SR-73 | 3 |
| CR-WILBER Rd | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chambers County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 44 |
| Sh 146 | 11 |
| Sh 99 | 9 |
| Kilgore Pkwy | 8 |
| Fm 565 | 5 |
| Fm 1405 | 4 |
| Fm 1942 | 4 |
| SR-146 | 4 |
ZIP 77665 at a glance
| Population | 7,511 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,590 |
| Median home value | $177,369 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chambers 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 | 73 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 98 | +34% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 96 | -2% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 116 | +20% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 73 to 116. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77665
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77665?
Since 2015, 1,295 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chambers County (698 injured, 58 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77665?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77665 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77665?
The worst month is June: 10.3% of truck crashes in Chambers County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77665?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Chambers County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77665 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Chambers County has 196.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77665?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.