Montgomery County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montgomery County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
7.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Texas
Montgomery County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 78% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Montgomery County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Montgomery County at a glance: 1 in 56 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.8%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,045 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 2,654 people and killed 99.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-45 leads in Montgomery County with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-105 (11), I-69 (8) and Fm 1314 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 70 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.2, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Montgomery County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-45 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 24.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 14 |
| SR-105 | 11 |
| I-69 | 8 |
| Fm 1314 | 7 |
| Fm 149 | 4 |
| Fm 3083 | 4 |
| SR-249 | 4 |
| Fm 1484 | 3 |
| Fm 2854 | 3 |
| SR-336 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| Woodlands Pkwy | 30 |
| I-45 | 26 |
| Rayford Rd | 25 |
| Hardin Store Rd | 23 |
| Fm 1488 | 22 |
| Riley Fuzzel Rd | 22 |
| Research Forest Dr | 17 |
| S 100 Loop 336 West | 14 |
Montgomery County at a glance
| Population | 749,613 |
| Land area | 1,042.2 sq mi |
| Density | 719 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $103,065 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 156 | — | 5.5 |
| 2000s | 274 | +76% | 6.1 |
| 2010s | 297 | +8% | 6.2 |
| 2020s | 363 | +22% | 10.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 156 a year in the 1990s and 363 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 6.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Montgomery County
ZIP codes in Montgomery County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Montgomery County
How common are truck crashes in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County has had 4,045 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,654 people and killing 99.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Montgomery County?
NHTSA data shows I-45 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes in Montgomery County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County?
July has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Montgomery County?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 70 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Montgomery County compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 46.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Montgomery County?
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.