ZIP 77977 (Placedo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77977: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Victoria County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Victoria County at a glance: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Victoria County has recorded 659 truck crashes since 2015, with 413 people injured and 38 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77977 since 2015: SR-185 (1) and SR-35 (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 77977 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-185 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 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 77977 at a glance
| Population | 539 |
| Density | 15 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 |
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 77977
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77977?
659 truck crashes have been reported in Victoria County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 413 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77977?
The worst month is September: 10.9% of truck crashes in Victoria County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77977?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Victoria County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 77977 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 62.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Victoria County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77977?
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.