ZIP 77855 (Flynn, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77855: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Leon 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 of 772 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Leon County compares with Texas
Leon County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leon County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 394.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 6.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 30.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Leon County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Leon County: 1 in 244 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 772 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Leon County. They injured 429 people and killed 52.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: Fm 3 (1), Fm 39 (1) and Fm-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77855 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Leon County.
- Look at alternatives to I-45 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Leon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 6 |
| Fm 3 | 1 |
| Fm 39 | 1 |
| Fm-39 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Leon County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 62 |
| US-79 | 17 |
| Sh 7 | 14 |
| W 2400 Commerce St | 6 |
| Fm 39 | 5 |
| W 2600 Commerce St | 4 |
| Us 79 Hwy | 2 |
| W 1600 Commerce St | 2 |
ZIP 77855 at a glance
| Population | 165 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leon 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 | 28 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 40 | +42% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 56 | +38% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 67 | +20% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 67. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77855
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77855?
Since 2015, 772 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Leon County (429 injured, 52 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77855?
NHTSA data shows I-45 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77855 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77855?
The worst month is June: 11.1% of truck crashes in Leon County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77855?
Since 2015, Leon County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77855 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Leon County has 394.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77855?
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.