ZIP 77973 (Mcfaddin, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77973: 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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Victoria County at a glance: 0.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 659 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Victoria County. They injured 413 people and killed 38.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77973 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-239 (2), SR-185 (1) and US-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 77973 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Victoria County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-239 | 2 |
| SR-185 | 1 |
| US-77 | 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 77973 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77973
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77973?
Victoria County has had 659 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 413 people and killing 38.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77973?
The worst month is September: 10.9% of truck crashes in Victoria County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77973?
Since 2015, Victoria County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77973 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Victoria County has 62.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77973?
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.