ZIP 77984 (Shiner, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77984: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lavaca 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
2 of 197 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lavaca County compares with Texas
Lavaca County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lavaca County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lavaca County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 31.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Lavaca County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Lavaca County at a glance: June worst month: 14.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 197 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lavaca County since 2015: 108 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% 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 77984 since 2015: US-90 (2), Fm 531 (1) and US-77 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77984 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Lavaca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 2 |
| Fm 531 | 1 |
| US-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lavaca County) |
|---|---|
| Us 90A Hwy | 5 |
| Us 77A Hwy | 3 |
| W 100 Fourth St | 3 |
| W 200 Fairwinds St | 3 |
| N 7000 Us 77 | 2 |
| Sh 95 | 2 |
| Sh 95 Hwy | 2 |
| W 100 Fairwinds St | 2 |
ZIP 77984 at a glance
| Population | 4,800 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,656 |
| Median home value | $207,527 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lavaca 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +51% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 18 | +12% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 15 | -16% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77984
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77984?
Lavaca County has had 197 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 108 people and killing 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77984?
June has the most truck crashes in Lavaca County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77984?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lavaca County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77984 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 79.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lavaca County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77984?
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.