ZIP 77706 (Beaumont, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77706: 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Jefferson County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (26). Next come US-69 (4), SR-124 (3) and SR-105 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (29% of them).
They recorded 3.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77706 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.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 26 |
| US-69 | 4 |
| SR-124 | 3 |
| SR-105 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
| US-347 | 1 |
| US-90 | 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 77706 at a glance
| Population | 30,393 |
| Density | 1,164 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,185 |
| Median home value | $247,005 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77706
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77706?
2,903 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 80 deaths and 1,886 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77706?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77706: 26.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77706?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in July, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77706?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77706 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 97.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77706?
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.