ZIP 77415 (Cedar Lane, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77415: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Matagorda 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
5 of 254 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Matagorda County compares with Texas
Matagorda County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Matagorda County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Matagorda County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 75% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Matagorda County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Matagorda County at a glance: 1 in 49 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 254 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Matagorda County. They injured 188 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 37.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Fm 2611 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-244 (1), CR-ALLENHURST Rd (1) and Fm 1459 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77415 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use Fm 2611, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Matagorda County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 2611 | 3 |
| CR-244 | 1 |
| CR-ALLENHURST Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1459 | 1 |
| Fm 457 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Matagorda County) |
|---|---|
| Avenue F | 8 |
| F Ave | 7 |
| 1400 7Th St | 4 |
| Nichols | 3 |
| 100 7Th St | 2 |
| 1300 7Th St | 2 |
| 1600 12Th St | 2 |
| 1700 7Th St | 2 |
ZIP 77415 at a glance
| Population | 63 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,310 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Matagorda 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 | 20 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 20 | +3% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 20 | -4% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 21 | +9% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77415
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77415?
Since 2015, 254 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Matagorda County (188 injured, 19 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77415?
Since 2015, Fm 2611 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77415: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77415?
October has the most truck crashes in Matagorda County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77415?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Matagorda County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77415 compare with Texas?
Matagorda County records 60.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77415?
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.