ZIP 77837 (Calvert, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77837: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Robertson 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
3 of 495 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Robertson County compares with Texas
Robertson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Robertson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Robertson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 231.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Robertson County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Robertson County: 1 in 149 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Robertson County has recorded 495 truck crashes since 2015, with 277 people injured and 32 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77837 since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm 979 (1), SR-14 (1) and US-79 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77837 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Robertson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 979 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| US-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Robertson County) |
|---|---|
| N 1400 Market St | 11 |
| N 1600 Market St | 9 |
| N 1423 Market St | 6 |
| S 2000 Market St | 5 |
| S 900 Market St | 5 |
| US-190 | 5 |
| Main St | 4 |
| S 900 Market | 4 |
ZIP 77837 at a glance
| Population | 1,030 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,917 |
| Median home value | $123,516 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Robertson 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 | 22 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 45 | +109% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 38 | -14% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 42 | +11% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77837
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77837?
495 truck crashes have been reported in Robertson County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 277 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77837?
Truck crashes in Robertson County peak in September, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77837?
Since 2015, Robertson County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77837 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Robertson County records 231.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77837?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.