ZIP 77991 (Vanderbilt, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77991: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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 254 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Texas
Jackson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 143.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| 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) | 24.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Jackson County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Jackson County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 254 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 149 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77991 happened on SR-35 (2) and Fm 1593 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77991 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 2 |
| Fm 1593 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 21 |
| Fm 234 | 3 |
| Sh 111 | 3 |
| Sh 35 | 3 |
| E 800 York St | 2 |
| Loves Truck Stop Parking Lot | 2 |
| 3Rd St | 1 |
| County Road 203 | 1 |
ZIP 77991 at a glance
| Population | 440 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 18 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 19 | +9% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 20 | +6% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 22 | +8% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77991
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77991?
Since 2015, 254 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (149 injured, 14 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77991?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in March, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77991?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77991 compare with Texas?
Jackson County records 143.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77991?
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.