ZIP 77434 (Eagle Lake, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77434: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Colorado 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
3 of 885 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Colorado County compares with Texas
Colorado County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Colorado County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Colorado County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 343.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 34.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Texas, Colorado County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Colorado County: 1 in 270 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Colorado County has recorded 885 truck crashes since 2015, with 542 people injured and 51 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77434 since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm 950 (1), Fm102 (1) and US-90A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 77434 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Colorado County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 950 | 1 |
| Fm102 | 1 |
| US-90A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Colorado County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 105 |
| Sh 71 | 9 |
| Ua 90 | 7 |
| SR-71 | 4 |
| E 700 Ih 10 Hwy | 3 |
| Ih 10 Hwy | 3 |
| Sh 71 Hwy | 3 |
| Walnut St | 3 |
ZIP 77434 at a glance
| Population | 3,970 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,705 |
| Median home value | $117,223 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Colorado 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 | 34 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 48 | +41% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 66 | +38% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 78 | +18% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 78 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77434
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77434?
Colorado County has had 885 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 542 people and killing 51.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77434?
March has the most truck crashes in Colorado County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77434?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Colorado County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77434 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 343.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Colorado County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77434?
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.