ZIP 77975 (Moulton, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77975: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Lavaca County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Lavaca County: June the month with the most truck crashes: 14.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Lavaca County has recorded 197 truck crashes since 2015, with 108 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77975 is I-10, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-WHISTLEVILLE Road (1) and US-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77975 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lavaca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 4 |
| CR-WHISTLEVILLE Road | 1 |
| US-77 | 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 77975 at a glance
| Population | 1,780 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,786 |
| Median home value | $190,834 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77975
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77975?
Since 2015, 197 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lavaca County (108 injured, 14 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77975?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77975 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77975?
June has the most truck crashes in Lavaca County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77975?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lavaca County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77975 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 79.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lavaca County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77975?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.