ZIP 77904 (Victoria, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77904: 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 has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 77904: US-59 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77904 since 2015.
Overview
Victoria County has recorded 659 truck crashes since 2015, with 413 people injured and 38 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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
Within this area, US-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come Ben Jordan St (1), Bu-59 (1) and US-77 (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 77904 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-59, 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 5 |
| Ben Jordan St | 1 |
| Bu-59 | 1 |
| US-77 | 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 77904 at a glance
| Population | 30,061 |
| Density | 106 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,130 |
| Median home value | $245,757 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 51 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77904
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77904?
Victoria County has had 659 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 413 people and killing 38.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77904?
US-59 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77904 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77904?
September has the most truck crashes in Victoria County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77904?
Since 2015, Victoria County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77904 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Victoria County has 62.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77904?
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.