ZIP 77351 (Livingston, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77351: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Polk County is lower 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.
The headline for Polk County: 1 in 51 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 751 crashes involving commercial trucks in Polk County since 2015: 460 people were injured and 47 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by US-190 (5), Bu-59 (1) and Fm 350 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77351 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 8 |
| US-190 | 5 |
| Bu-59 | 1 |
| Fm 350 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| US-190E | 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 77351 at a glance
| Population | 37,143 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,834 |
| Median home value | $196,986 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 77351
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77351?
Polk County has had 751 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 460 people and killing 47.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77351?
US-59 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77351 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77351?
The worst month is July: 10.4% of truck crashes in Polk County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77351?
Since 2015, Polk County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77351 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Polk County has 118.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77351?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.