ZIP 77864 (Madisonville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77864: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
2 of 432 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Texas
Madison County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 271.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Madison County sits below Texas 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 after dark.
Madison County at a glance: 1 in 208 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 432 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 260 people were injured and 27 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77864 is I-45, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-GREENBRIAR Rd (1), Fm 247 (1) and SR-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77864 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Check whether your routes use I-45, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 8 |
| CR-GREENBRIAR Rd | 1 |
| Fm 247 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
| US-190 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 23 |
| US-190 | 5 |
| N 100 May St | 4 |
| E 1600 Main St | 2 |
| E 3300 Main St | 2 |
| E 400 Main St | 2 |
| E 4700 Tx 21 | 2 |
| Fm 39 | 2 |
ZIP 77864 at a glance
| Population | 7,640 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,247 |
| Median home value | $157,569 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 21 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 20 | -5% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 33 | +67% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 40 | +20% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77864
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77864?
Since 2015, 432 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (260 injured, 27 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77864?
Since 2015, I-45 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77864: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77864?
July has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77864?
Since 2015, Madison County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77864 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 271.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77864?
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.