ZIP 77350 (Leggett, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77350: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Polk County at a glance: 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77350 is US-59, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-190 (6), Bu-59 (1) and Fm 350 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77350 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Polk County.
- Check whether your routes use US-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 9 |
| US-190 | 6 |
| Bu-59 | 1 |
| Fm 350 | 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 77350 at a glance
| Population | 347 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77350
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77350?
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 77350?
US-59 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77350 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77350?
The worst month is July: 10.4% of truck crashes in Polk County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77350?
Since 2015, Polk County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77350 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Polk County records 118.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77350?
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.