ZIP 77853 (Dime Box, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77853: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lee 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
4 of 356 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Texas
Lee County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 167.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 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 | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Lee County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Lee County: July worst month: 15.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 356 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lee County since 2015: 231 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77853 is SR-21, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fm180 (1), Fm60 (1) and US-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 77853 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-21, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 2 |
| Fm180 | 1 |
| Fm60 | 1 |
| US-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| E 2300 Austin St | 6 |
| E 3000 Austin St | 6 |
| E 800 Austin St | 6 |
| US-77 | 6 |
| US-290 | 5 |
| E 2375 Austin St | 3 |
| E 3800 Austin St | 3 |
| Sh 21 | 3 |
ZIP 77853 at a glance
| Population | 884 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,069 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 19 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 24 | +27% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 26 | +8% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +25% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77853
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77853?
Lee County has had 356 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 231 people and killing 25.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77853?
NHTSA data shows SR-21 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77853 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77853?
July has the most truck crashes in Lee County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77853?
Since 2015, Lee County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77853 compare with Texas?
Lee County records 167.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77853?
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.