ZIP 77857 (Gause, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77857: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Milam 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
4 of 449 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Milam County compares with Texas
Milam County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Milam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Milam County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 145.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Milam County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Milam County: 9.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 449 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Milam County. They injured 296 people and killed 40.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-79 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77857 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Fm 485 (2), SR-36 (1) and US-190 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77857 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-79; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Milam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 7 |
| Fm 485 | 2 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| US-190 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Milam County) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 5 |
| N 2200 Travis Ave | 3 |
| US-77 | 3 |
| W 2000 4Th St | 3 |
| E 1300 Cameron Ave | 2 |
| E 1600 Cameron Ave | 2 |
| E 1700 4Th St | 2 |
| E 8500 Hwy 79 | 2 |
ZIP 77857 at a glance
| Population | 1,078 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,000 |
| Median home value | $311,825 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Milam 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 | 27 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 39 | +43% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 36 | -7% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 42 | +17% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77857
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77857?
Milam County has had 449 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 296 people and killing 40.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77857?
US-79 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77857 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77857?
Truck crashes in Milam County peak in August, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77857?
Since 2015, Milam County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77857 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Milam County records 145.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77857?
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.