ZIP 77483 (Wadsworth, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77483: 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 sits below Texas on 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Matagorda County has recorded 254 truck crashes since 2015, with 188 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77483 since 2015: SR-60 (1). No single road stands out.
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 77483 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Matagorda County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 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 77483 at a glance
| Population | 257 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,761 |
| 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 |
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 77483
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77483?
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 77483?
Truck crashes in Matagorda County peak in October, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77483?
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 77483 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 60.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Matagorda County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77483?
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.