ZIP 77705 (Beaumont, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77705: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
3.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Texas
Jefferson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 97.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Jefferson County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Jefferson County: April garbage-truck crashes peak in April (29% of the year's total).
Overview
Police reported 2,903 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 1,886 people were injured and 80 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77705 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-124 (4), SR-73 (4) and Fm 365 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (29%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.0, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77705 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 9 |
| SR-124 | 4 |
| SR-73 | 4 |
| Fm 365 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 387 |
| College St | 87 |
| Eastex Fwy | 85 |
| Memorial Blvd | 32 |
| Ih 10 Fwy | 25 |
| Gulfway Dr | 23 |
| Ih 10 Hwy | 20 |
| Fannett Rd | 19 |
ZIP 77705 at a glance
| Population | 38,259 |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,633 |
| Median home value | $138,904 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 164 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 188 | +15% | 5.7 |
| 2010s | 188 | -0% | 4.3 |
| 2020s | 278 | +48% | 6.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 164 a year in the 1990s and 278 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77705
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77705?
Jefferson County has had 2,903 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,886 people and killing 80.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77705?
I-10 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77705 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77705?
July has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77705?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 77705 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 97.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77705?
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.