ZIP 78372 (Orange Grove, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78372: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jim Wells 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
1 of 478 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jim Wells County compares with Texas
Jim Wells County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jim Wells County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jim Wells County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Jim Wells County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Jim Wells County: 29.3% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Police reported 478 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jim Wells County since 2015: 328 people were injured and 29 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78372 is Fm 624, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-281 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78372 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use Fm 624, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jim Wells County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 624 | 4 |
| US-281 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jim Wells County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 6 |
| E 1900 Main St | 5 |
| Cecilia St | 3 |
| Commerce Rd | 3 |
| E 1100 Main St | 3 |
| E 2500 Main St | 3 |
| Sh 44 | 3 |
| E 1600 Main St | 2 |
ZIP 78372 at a glance
| Population | 5,383 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,237 |
| Median home value | $155,422 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jim Wells 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 | 24 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 27 | +15% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 43 | +56% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 38 | -11% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78372
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78372?
Since 2015, 478 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jim Wells County (328 injured, 29 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78372?
Fm 624 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78372 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78372?
The worst month is May: 11.3% of truck crashes in Jim Wells County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78372?
Since 2015, Jim Wells County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78372 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 107.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jim Wells County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78372?
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.