ZIP 77987 (Sweet Home, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77987: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Lavaca County is lower on 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 the month with the most truck crashes: 14.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 197 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lavaca County since 2015: 108 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-111 (2), Fm 531 (1) and US-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77987 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lavaca County.
- Look at alternatives to US-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Lavaca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 3 |
| SR-111 | 2 |
| Fm 531 | 1 |
| US-90 | 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 77987 at a glance
| Population | 253 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,750 |
| Median home value | $309,955 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77987
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77987?
Since 2015, 197 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lavaca County (108 injured, 14 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77987?
NHTSA data shows US-77 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77987 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77987?
Truck crashes in Lavaca County peak in June, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77987?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lavaca County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77987 compared with Texas?
Lavaca County records 79.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77987?
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.