ZIP 77713 (Beaumont, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77713: 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). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Jefferson County at a glance: April more garbage-truck crashes happen in April than in any other month (29%).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,903 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 1,886 people and killed 80.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77713 with 21 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-69 (4), SR-105 (3) and SR-124 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
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 77713 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 | 21 |
| US-69 | 4 |
| SR-105 | 3 |
| SR-124 | 3 |
| 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 77713 at a glance
| Population | 15,541 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,330 |
| Median home value | $217,308 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 164 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 278. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 77713
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77713?
2,903 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 80 deaths and 1,886 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77713?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 21 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77713 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77713?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in July, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77713?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77713 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
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 77713?
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.