ZIP 77708 (Beaumont, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77708: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Jefferson County is lower on 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.
The headline for Jefferson County: April garbage-truck crashes peak in April (29% of the year's total).
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 2,903 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,886 people injured and 80 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (19). Next come US-69 (7), SR-124 (1) and SR-93 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Their busiest month is April, with 29% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.0 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77708 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 19 |
| US-69 | 7 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
| US-90 | 1 |
| US-96 | 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 77708 at a glance
| Population | 12,065 |
| Density | 400 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,586 |
| Median home value | $157,792 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
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. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77708
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77708?
Since 2015, 2,903 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (1,886 injured, 80 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77708?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77708: 19.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77708?
The worst month is July: 9.2% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77708?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77708 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Jefferson County records 97.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77708?
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.