ZIP 77976 (Nursery, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77976: 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). It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Victoria County: 0.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 659 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Victoria County. They injured 413 people and killed 38.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77976 since 2015: Fm 237 (2), US-87 (2) and US-77 (1). No single road stands out.
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 77976 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
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 Victoria County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 237 | 2 |
| US-87 | 2 |
| 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 77976 at a glance
| Population | 16 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 51 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 77976
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77976?
659 truck crashes have been reported in Victoria County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 413 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77976?
The worst month is September: 10.9% of truck crashes in Victoria County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77976?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Victoria County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77976 compare with Texas?
Victoria County records 62.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77976?
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.