ZIP 77979 (Port Lavaca, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77979: 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).
What stands out in Calhoun County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Calhoun County has recorded 115 truck crashes since 2015, with 56 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77979 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-35 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 77979 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 30.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 2 |
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 77979 at a glance
| Population | 16,488 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,039 |
| Median home value | $149,366 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 77979
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77979?
115 truck crashes have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 56 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77979?
Truck crashes in Calhoun County peak in July, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77979?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Calhoun County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77979 compare with Texas?
Calhoun County records 52.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77979?
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.