ZIP 77983 (Seadrift, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77983: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 115 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calhoun County since 2015: 56 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.3%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 77983.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77983 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 77983 at a glance
| Population | 2,529 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,850 |
| Median home value | $309,256 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 77983
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77983?
Since 2015, 115 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calhoun County (56 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77983?
The worst month is July: 12.2% of truck crashes in Calhoun County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77983?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Calhoun County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 77983 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 52.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Calhoun County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77983?
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.