ZIP 77473 (San Felipe, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77473: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Austin 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
6 of 660 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Austin County compares with Texas
Austin County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Austin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Austin County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 172.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Austin County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Austin County: 18.1% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 660 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Austin County. They injured 352 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77473 is I-10, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Fm 359 (2), SR-36 (2) and Fm 259/Waller Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 77473 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Austin County.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Austin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 16 |
| Fm 359 | 2 |
| SR-36 | 2 |
| Fm 259/Waller Ave | 1 |
| Fm 3013 | 1 |
| Fm 362 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Austin County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 28 |
| Sh 36 | 12 |
| Meyer St | 6 |
| SR-36 | 6 |
| Fm 3013 | 5 |
| Fm 949 | 4 |
| Clens Rd | 3 |
| Columbus Rd | 3 |
ZIP 77473 at a glance
| Population | 49 |
| Density | 188 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Austin 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 | 24 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 34 | +46% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 38 | +9% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 65 | +72% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 65. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77473
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77473?
Since 2015, 660 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Austin County (352 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77473?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 16 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77473 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77473?
July has the most truck crashes in Austin County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77473?
Since 2015, Austin County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77473 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Austin County has 172.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77473?
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.