ZIP 77568 (La Marque, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77568: 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. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share.
Galveston County at a glance: 1 in 52 crashes involve a garbage truck (19 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Galveston County. They injured 625 people and killed 27.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 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
SR-146 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77568 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-45 (4), Fm 2004 (2) and 2nd Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 77568 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-146; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 6 |
| I-45 | 4 |
| Fm 2004 | 2 |
| 2nd Ave | 1 |
| Fm 1765 | 1 |
| Fm 2004/Camp Wallace Rd | 1 |
| Fm 517 | 1 |
| Fm 519/Texas Ave | 1 |
| Nicholini St | 1 |
| SR-197 | 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 77568 at a glance
| Population | 23,083 |
| Density | 608 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,694 |
| Median home value | $227,147 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 77568
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77568?
Since 2015, 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Galveston County (625 injured, 27 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77568?
Since 2015, SR-146 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77568: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77568?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Galveston County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77568?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Galveston County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 77568 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Galveston County has 24.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77568?
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.