ZIP 77465 (Palacios, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77465: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Matagorda County is lower 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.
The headline for Matagorda County: 1 in 49 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.1%, vs 1.1% in 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
The worst month is October with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77465 since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm 1862 (1) and Fm 2853 (1).
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 77465 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| Fm 1862 | 1 |
| Fm 2853 | 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 77465 at a glance
| Population | 7,681 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,666 |
| Median home value | $206,529 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77465
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77465?
Since 2015, 254 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Matagorda County (188 injured, 19 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77465?
The worst month is October: 12.6% of truck crashes in Matagorda County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77465?
Since 2015, Matagorda County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77465 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 60.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Matagorda County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77465?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.