ZIP 77978 (Point Comfort, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77978: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calhoun 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
1 of 115 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with Texas
Calhoun County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Calhoun County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Calhoun County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 115 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Calhoun County. They injured 56 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% 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 77978 since 2015: SR-35 (2) and Fm 1593 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77978 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calhoun County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 2 |
| Fm 1593 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 35 | 4 |
| Fm 1090 | 2 |
| 8726 185 Hwy | 1 |
| Farik Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1593 | 1 |
| Foster Rd | 1 |
| Hwy | 1 |
| La Salle St | 1 |
ZIP 77978 at a glance
| Population | 304 |
| Density | 69 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $142,500 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun 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 | 17 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | -59% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | +21% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 11 | +32% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 11 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77978
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77978?
Since 2015, 115 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calhoun County (56 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77978?
Truck crashes in Calhoun County peak in July, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77978?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77978 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Calhoun County has 52.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77978?
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.