ZIP 77551 (Galveston, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77551: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Galveston 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
19 of 1,047 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Galveston County compares with Texas
Galveston County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Galveston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Galveston County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 61% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Galveston County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Galveston County: 1 in 52 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.9%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Galveston County. They injured 625 people and killed 27.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-146 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-45 (2), SR-275 (2) and 2nd Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77551 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-146, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Galveston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-146 | 3 |
| I-45 | 2 |
| SR-275 | 2 |
| 2nd Ave | 1 |
| Fm 3005/Termini-San Luis Pass | 1 |
| Fm3005 San Luis Pass Rd | 1 |
| SR-197 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Galveston County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 50 |
| J Ave | 24 |
| Gulf Fwy | 23 |
| Fm 2004 | 23 |
| Harborside Dr | 18 |
| Ave J | 17 |
| Seawall Blvd | 17 |
| Sh 146 | 14 |
ZIP 77551 at a glance
| Population | 21,696 |
| Density | 2,119 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,344 |
| Median home value | $290,255 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Galveston 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 | 78 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 66 | -15% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 68 | +2% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 100 | +48% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 78 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 100. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77551
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77551?
Since 2015, 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Galveston County (625 injured, 27 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77551?
SR-146 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77551 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77551?
July has the most truck crashes in Galveston County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77551?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Galveston County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77551 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Galveston County has 24.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77551?
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.