Quail Creek, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Quail Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Quail Creek and Victoria County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Victoria County numbers.
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 |
Victoria County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Victoria County: 0.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Victoria County has recorded 659 truck crashes since 2015, with 413 people injured and 38 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Quail Creek since 2015; patterns below come from Victoria County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Quail Creek happened on US-59 (5), US-77 (5), Ben Jordan St (1), SR-185 (1) and US-87 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Quail Creek fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 5 |
| US-77 | 5 |
| Ben Jordan St | 1 |
| SR-185 | 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 |
Quail Creek at a glance
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77905) | $88,585 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77905) | $241,153 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Quail Creek
How many truck crashes happen in Quail Creek?
Victoria County has had 659 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 413 people and killing 38.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Quail Creek?
The worst month is September: 10.9% of truck crashes in Victoria County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Quail Creek?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Victoria County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does Quail Creek compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Victoria County has 62.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Quail Creek?
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.