ZIP 77901 (Victoria, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77901: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Victoria 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
9 of 659 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Victoria County compares with Texas
Victoria County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Victoria County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Victoria County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 81% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Victoria County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 77901 at a glance: US-59 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77901 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 659 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Victoria County. They injured 413 people and killed 38.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-59 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77901 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-77 (5), Ben Jordan St (1) and Bu-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77901 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Victoria County.
- Check whether your routes use US-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Victoria County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 8 |
| US-77 | 5 |
| Ben Jordan St | 1 |
| Bu-59 | 1 |
| SR-185 | 1 |
| US-87 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Victoria County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 28 |
| Port Lavaca Dr | 13 |
| US-77 | 10 |
| Houston Highway | 8 |
| Houston Hwy | 6 |
| N 7800 Navarro St | 6 |
| N 8600 Navarro St | 5 |
| N 7200 Main St | 4 |
ZIP 77901 at a glance
| Population | 39,854 |
| Density | 850 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,923 |
| Median home value | $134,695 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Victoria 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 | 51 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 56 | +9% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 54 | -3% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 56 | +3% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 51 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 56. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77901
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77901?
Victoria County has had 659 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 413 people and killing 38.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77901?
US-59 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77901 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77901?
The worst month is September: 10.9% of truck crashes in Victoria County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77901?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Victoria County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77901 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 62.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Victoria County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77901?
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.