ZIP 77871 (Normangee, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77871: 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 has lower values than Texas for 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.
What stands out in Leon County: 1 in 244 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 772 crashes involving commercial trucks in Leon County since 2015: 429 people were injured and 52 were killed.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
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 (3). Next come CR-GREENBRIAR Rd (1), Fm 3 (1) and Fm-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 77871 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 3 |
| CR-GREENBRIAR Rd | 1 |
| Fm 3 | 1 |
| Fm-39 | 1 |
| US-190 | 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 77871 at a glance
| Population | 3,058 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,877 |
| Median home value | $230,300 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 67 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77871
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77871?
772 truck crashes have been reported in Leon County since 2015, with 52 deaths and 429 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77871?
I-45 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77871 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77871?
June has the most truck crashes in Leon County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77871?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Leon County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77871 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 394.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Leon County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77871?
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.