ZIP 77905 (Victoria, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77905: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Victoria County is lower 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.
Victoria County at a glance: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Victoria County has recorded 659 truck crashes since 2015, with 413 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77905 happened on US-59 (5), US-77 (5), Ben Jordan St (1), SR-185 (1) and US-87 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77905 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| US-77 | 5 |
| Ben Jordan St | 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 77905 at a glance
| Population | 16,599 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,585 |
| Median home value | $241,153 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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. 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 77905
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77905?
659 truck crashes have been reported in Victoria County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 413 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77905?
September has the most truck crashes in Victoria County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77905?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Victoria County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77905 compare with Texas?
Victoria County records 62.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77905?
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.