ZIP 77617 (Gilchrist, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77617: 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 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%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77617 since 2015: SR-87 (1). No single road stands out.
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 77617 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Galveston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 77617 at a glance
| Population | 44 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,703 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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. 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 77617
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77617?
1,047 truck crashes have been reported in Galveston County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 625 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77617?
Truck crashes in Galveston County peak in July, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77617?
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 77617 compared with Texas?
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 77617?
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.