Port Lavaca, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Port Lavaca: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Port Lavaca and Calhoun County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Calhoun County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 115 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with Texas
Calhoun County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Calhoun County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Calhoun County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Calhoun County has recorded 115 truck crashes since 2015, with 56 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
With 35 truck crashes reported in Port Lavaca since 2015, this page uses Calhoun County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Port Lavaca happened on SR-35 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Port Lavaca fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 30.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 35 | 4 |
| Fm 1090 | 2 |
| 8726 185 Hwy | 1 |
| Farik Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1593 | 1 |
| Foster Rd | 1 |
| Hwy | 1 |
| La Salle St | 1 |
Port Lavaca at a glance
| Population | 11,299 |
| Land area | 10.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,113 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77979) | $77,039 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77979) | $149,366 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun 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 | 17 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | -59% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | +21% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 11 | +32% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 11 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Port Lavaca
How many truck crashes happen in Port Lavaca?
Calhoun County has had 115 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 56 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Port Lavaca?
The worst month is July: 12.2% of truck crashes in Calhoun County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Port Lavaca?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Port Lavaca compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Calhoun County has 52.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Port Lavaca?
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.