ZIP 77335 (Goodrich, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77335: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Polk 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
14 of 751 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Polk County compares with Texas
Polk County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Polk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Polk County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Polk County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Polk County: 1 in 51 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Polk County has recorded 751 truck crashes since 2015, with 460 people injured and 47 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77335 is US-59, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-190 (4), Bu-59 (1) and Fm 2610 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 77335 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-59 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 5 |
| US-190 | 4 |
| Bu-59 | 1 |
| Fm 2610 | 1 |
| Fm 350 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| US-59K | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Polk County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 30 |
| N 100 Home St | 12 |
| US-190 | 12 |
| N 700 Home St | 5 |
| E 200 Church St | 4 |
| N 300 Home St | 4 |
| W 1500 Church St | 4 |
| W 1600 Church St | 4 |
ZIP 77335 at a glance
| Population | 2,468 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,300 |
| Median home value | $156,287 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Polk 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 | 57 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 62 | +9% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 56 | -10% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 72 | +30% | 4.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 57 a year in the 1990s and 72 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77335
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77335?
Since 2015, 751 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Polk County (460 injured, 47 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77335?
NHTSA data shows US-59 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77335 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77335?
The worst month is July: 10.4% of truck crashes in Polk County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77335?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Polk County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77335 compared with Texas?
Polk County records 118.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77335?
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.