Victoria County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Victoria 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
9 of 659 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Victoria County compares with Texas
Victoria County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Victoria County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Victoria County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 81% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Victoria County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Victoria County: US-59 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Victoria County.
Overview
Police reported 659 crashes involving commercial trucks in Victoria County since 2015: 413 people were injured and 38 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-59 leads in Victoria County with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-77 (6), Fm 237 (2) and SR-185 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Victoria County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Victoria County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Victoria County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 9 |
| US-77 | 6 |
| Fm 237 | 2 |
| SR-185 | 2 |
| Ben Jordan St | 1 |
| Bu-59 | 1 |
| US-87 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Victoria County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 28 |
| Port Lavaca Dr | 13 |
| US-77 | 10 |
| Houston Highway | 8 |
| Houston Hwy | 6 |
| N 7800 Navarro St | 6 |
| N 8600 Navarro St | 5 |
| N 7200 Main St | 4 |
Victoria County at a glance
| Population | 91,949 |
| Land area | 882.1 sq mi |
| Density | 104 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,177 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Victoria 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 | 51 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 56 | +9% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 54 | -3% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 56 | +3% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 51 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Victoria County
ZIP codes in Victoria County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Victoria County
How common are truck crashes in Victoria County?
Since 2015, 659 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Victoria County (413 injured, 38 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Victoria County?
US-59 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Victoria County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Victoria County?
The worst month is September: 10.9% of truck crashes in Victoria County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Victoria County?
Since 2015, Victoria County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Victoria County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 62.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Victoria County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Victoria 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.