ZIP 77565 (Kemah, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77565: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Galveston County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Galveston County: 1 in 52 crashes involve a garbage truck (19 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Galveston County has recorded 1,047 truck crashes since 2015, with 625 people injured and 27 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77565 is SR-146, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-45 (3), CR-FAIRMONT Parkway (1) and Fm 2351 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77565 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Galveston County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-146, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Galveston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-146 | 4 |
| I-45 | 3 |
| CR-FAIRMONT Parkway | 1 |
| Fm 2351 | 1 |
| Fm 270 | 1 |
| Fm 517 | 1 |
| Mu-Bay Area Blvd | 1 |
| Mu-Genoa Red Bluff Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Underwood Rd | 1 |
| Nicholini St | 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 77565 at a glance
| Population | 6,943 |
| Density | 754 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,268 |
| Median home value | $413,211 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 78 to 100. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77565
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77565?
1,047 truck crashes have been reported in Galveston County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 625 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77565?
Since 2015, SR-146 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77565: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77565?
Truck crashes in Galveston County peak in July, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77565?
Since 2015, Galveston County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77565 compared with Texas?
Galveston County records 24.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77565?
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.