ZIP 77590 (Texas City, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77590: 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 runs above Texas on 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
Police reported 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks in Galveston County since 2015: 625 people were injured and 27 were 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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-146 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77590 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-45 (3), SR-275 (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 77590 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 6 |
| I-45 | 3 |
| SR-275 | 2 |
| 2nd Ave | 1 |
| Fm 1765 | 1 |
| Fm 517 | 1 |
| Fm 519/Texas Ave | 1 |
| Fm3005 San Luis Pass Rd | 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 77590 at a glance
| Population | 31,642 |
| Density | 485 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,801 |
| Median home value | $187,604 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 78 a year in the 1990s and 100 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 77590
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77590?
Galveston County has had 1,047 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 625 people and killing 27.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77590?
SR-146 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77590 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77590?
Truck crashes in Galveston County peak in July, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77590?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Galveston County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77590 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 24.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Galveston County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77590?
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.