Lavaca County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lavaca County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
2 of 197 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lavaca County compares with Texas
Lavaca County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lavaca County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lavaca County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 31.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Lavaca County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Lavaca County at a glance: June worst month: 14.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 197 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lavaca County since 2015: 108 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-111 (2), US-90 (2) and Fm 531 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Lavaca County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lavaca County.
- Check whether your routes use US-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Lavaca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lavaca County) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 5 |
| SR-111 | 2 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| Fm 531 | 1 |
| Ua-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lavaca County) |
|---|---|
| Us 90A Hwy | 5 |
| Us 77A Hwy | 3 |
| W 100 Fourth St | 3 |
| W 200 Fairwinds St | 3 |
| N 7000 Us 77 | 2 |
| Sh 95 | 2 |
| Sh 95 Hwy | 2 |
| W 100 Fairwinds St | 2 |
Lavaca County at a glance
| Population | 20,605 |
| Land area | 969.7 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,194 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lavaca 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +51% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 18 | +12% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 15 | -16% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Lavaca County
How common are truck crashes in Lavaca County?
Lavaca County has had 197 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 108 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lavaca County?
Since 2015, US-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Lavaca County: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lavaca County?
Truck crashes in Lavaca County peak in June, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lavaca County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lavaca County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lavaca County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Lavaca County has 79.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lavaca County?
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.