ZIP 77963 (Goliad, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77963: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Goliad 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
0 of 101 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Goliad County compares with Texas
Goliad County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Goliad County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Goliad County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 115.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Goliad County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Goliad County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 101 crashes involving commercial trucks in Goliad County since 2015: 63 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77963 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-183 (2), US-59 (2) and SR-239 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Goliad County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77963 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Goliad County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Goliad County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 2 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| SR-239 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Goliad County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 3 |
| Coletoville Rd | 1 |
| E 400 Pearl St | 1 |
| N 6200 Fm | 1 |
| N 9233 183 Hwy | 1 |
| Nordheim Rd | 1 |
| Sh 119 | 1 |
| US-183 | 1 |
ZIP 77963 at a glance
| Population | 5,191 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,804 |
| Median home value | $187,436 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Goliad 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 | 8 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 10 | +12% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 9 | -1% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | -20% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77963
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77963?
101 truck crashes have been reported in Goliad County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 63 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77963?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Goliad County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77963?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Goliad County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77963 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 115.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Goliad County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77963?
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.