ZIP 77990 (Tivoli, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77990: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Refugio 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
0 of 260 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Refugio County compares with Texas
Refugio County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Refugio County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Refugio County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 344.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 36.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Refugio County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Refugio County: 31.0% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 260 crashes involving commercial trucks in Refugio County since 2015: 131 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77990 since 2015: SR-239 (2) and US-77 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Refugio County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77990 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Refugio County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Refugio County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-239 | 2 |
| US-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Refugio County) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 21 |
| Us 77 Hwy | 3 |
| Hwy | 2 |
| N 200 Alamo St | 2 |
| N 700 Alamo St | 2 |
| N 700 Victoria Hwy | 2 |
| S 100 Alamo St | 2 |
| S 1000 Alamo St | 2 |
ZIP 77990 at a glance
| Population | 590 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,417 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Refugio 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 | 20 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 16 | -21% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 27 | +68% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 20 | -26% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77990
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77990?
Since 2015, 260 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Refugio County (131 injured, 22 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77990?
March has the most truck crashes in Refugio County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77990?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Refugio County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77990 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Refugio County has 344.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77990?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.