ZIP 77428 (Collegeport, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77428: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 has lower values than Texas for 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.
The headline for Matagorda County: 1 in 49 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.1%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Matagorda County has recorded 254 truck crashes since 2015, with 188 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 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.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 77428 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77428 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.7% 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 Matagorda County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 77428 at a glance
| Population | 151 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 77428
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77428?
Matagorda County has had 254 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 188 people and killing 19.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77428?
Truck crashes in Matagorda County peak in October, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77428?
Since 2015, Matagorda County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77428 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Matagorda County has 60.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77428?
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.