ZIP 77964 (Hallettsville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77964: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lavaca 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 197 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lavaca County compares with Texas
Lavaca County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lavaca County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lavaca County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 31.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Lavaca County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Lavaca County: June the month with the most truck crashes: 14.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 197 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lavaca County since 2015: 108 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.2%).
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77964 since 2015: US-77 (1) and US-90 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77964 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, 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
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 Lavaca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 1 |
| US-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lavaca County) |
|---|---|
| Us 90A Hwy | 5 |
| Us 77A Hwy | 3 |
| W 100 Fourth St | 3 |
| W 200 Fairwinds St | 3 |
| N 7000 Us 77 | 2 |
| Sh 95 | 2 |
| Sh 95 Hwy | 2 |
| W 100 Fairwinds St | 2 |
ZIP 77964 at a glance
| Population | 8,204 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,056 |
| Median home value | $237,733 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lavaca 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +51% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 18 | +12% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 15 | -16% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77964
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77964?
Lavaca County has had 197 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 108 people and killing 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77964?
Truck crashes in Lavaca County peak in June, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77964?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lavaca County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77964 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Lavaca County has 79.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77964?
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.