ZIP 77566 (Lake Jackson, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77566: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Brazoria 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Brazoria County compares with Texas
Brazoria County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brazoria County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brazoria County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 92% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Brazoria 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 injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Brazoria County: 1 in 43 crashes involve a garbage truck (35 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,537 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brazoria County since 2015: 964 people were injured and 49 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-332 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77566 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Fm 2611 (2), SR-288 (2) and CR-288 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 35 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (20% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77566 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-332, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Brazoria County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Brazoria County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-332 | 3 |
| Fm 2611 | 2 |
| SR-288 | 2 |
| CR-288 | 1 |
| Fm 523 | 1 |
| Fm523 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brazoria County) |
|---|---|
| Broadway St | 29 |
| Main St | 24 |
| Fm 1462 | 15 |
| Sh 288 | 14 |
| Fm 523 | 13 |
| N Sh 35 | 13 |
| Sh 35 | 12 |
| Pearland Pkwy | 10 |
ZIP 77566 at a glance
| Population | 30,246 |
| Density | 493 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,586 |
| Median home value | $262,213 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brazoria 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 | 97 | — | 4.4 |
| 2000s | 93 | -4% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 106 | +14% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 142 | +34% | 6.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 97 to 142. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77566
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77566?
1,537 truck crashes have been reported in Brazoria County since 2015, with 49 deaths and 964 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77566?
NHTSA data shows SR-332 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77566 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77566?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Brazoria County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77566?
35 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brazoria County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77566 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 32.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Brazoria County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77566?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.