ZIP 77865 (Marquez, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77865: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Leon 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 772 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Leon County compares with Texas
Leon County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leon County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 394.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 6.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 30.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Leon County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Leon County: 1 in 244 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 772 crashes involving commercial trucks in Leon County since 2015: 429 people were injured and 52 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 34.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-79 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by Fm 1146/Cr-Long Hollow Rd (1), Fm 39 (1) and Fm-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77865 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-79; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Leon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 3 |
| Fm 1146/Cr-Long Hollow Rd | 1 |
| Fm 39 | 1 |
| Fm-39 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Leon County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 62 |
| US-79 | 17 |
| Sh 7 | 14 |
| W 2400 Commerce St | 6 |
| Fm 39 | 5 |
| W 2600 Commerce St | 4 |
| Us 79 Hwy | 2 |
| W 1600 Commerce St | 2 |
ZIP 77865 at a glance
| Population | 1,510 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,114 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leon 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 | 28 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 40 | +42% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 56 | +38% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 67 | +20% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 67. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77865
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77865?
772 truck crashes have been reported in Leon County since 2015, with 52 deaths and 429 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77865?
US-79 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77865 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77865?
Truck crashes in Leon County peak in June, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77865?
Since 2015, Leon County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77865 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Leon County has 394.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77865?
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.