ZIP 77872 (North Zulch, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77872: 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 has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Madison County at a glance: 1 in 208 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 1.1% for 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
July has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-190 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by Fm 39 (2) and SR-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77872 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-190; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 3 |
| Fm 39 | 2 |
| SR-90 | 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 77872 at a glance
| Population | 2,026 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,188 |
| Median home value | $194,973 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 77872
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77872?
432 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 260 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77872?
Since 2015, US-190 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77872: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77872?
July has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77872?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 77872 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
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 77872?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.