ZIP 77988 (Telferner, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77988: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Victoria 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
9 of 659 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Victoria County compares with Texas
Victoria County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Victoria County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Victoria County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 81% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Victoria County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 77988 at a glance: US-59 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77988 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 659 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Victoria County. They injured 413 people and killed 38.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-59 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77988 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Ben Jordan St (1), Bu-59 (1) and SR-185 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77988 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Victoria County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 8 |
| Ben Jordan St | 1 |
| Bu-59 | 1 |
| SR-185 | 1 |
| US-87 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Victoria County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 28 |
| Port Lavaca Dr | 13 |
| US-77 | 10 |
| Houston Highway | 8 |
| Houston Hwy | 6 |
| N 7800 Navarro St | 6 |
| N 8600 Navarro St | 5 |
| N 7200 Main St | 4 |
ZIP 77988 at a glance
| Population | 281 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 57% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Victoria 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 | 51 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 56 | +9% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 54 | -3% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 56 | +3% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 51 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 56. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77988
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77988?
659 truck crashes have been reported in Victoria County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 413 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77988?
US-59 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77988 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77988?
September has the most truck crashes in Victoria County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77988?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Victoria County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77988 compare with Texas?
Victoria County records 62.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77988?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.