ZIP 77456 (Markham, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77456: 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 has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Matagorda County: 1 in 49 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.1%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 254 crashes involving commercial trucks in Matagorda County since 2015: 188 people were injured and 19 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-60 (2), Fm 1468 (1) and Fm 2853 (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 77456 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Matagorda County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 4 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| Fm 1468 | 1 |
| Fm 2853 | 1 |
| Mu-8th | 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 77456 at a glance
| Population | 1,394 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,284 |
| Median home value | $117,661 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 77456
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77456?
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 77456?
Since 2015, SR-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77456: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77456?
October has the most truck crashes in Matagorda County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77456?
Since 2015, Matagorda County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77456 compared with Texas?
Matagorda County records 60.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77456?
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.