Montgomery, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montgomery: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Montgomery and Montgomery County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Montgomery County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Montgomery County: 1 in 56 crashes involve a garbage truck (70 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,045 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 2,654 people and killed 99.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 32 truck crashes reported in Montgomery since 2015, this page uses Montgomery County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
0.4% 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 Montgomery since 2015: Fm 149 (3), Fm 2854 (3), SR-105 (3), CR-FISH Creek Thoroughfare (1) and CR-HONEA Egypt Road (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
70 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
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 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 149 | 3 |
| Fm 2854 | 3 |
| SR-105 | 3 |
| CR-FISH Creek Thoroughfare | 1 |
| CR-HONEA Egypt Road | 1 |
| Fm 1097 | 1 |
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 at a glance
| Population | 2,860 |
| Land area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Density | 496 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77356) | $106,804 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77356) | $410,269 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Montgomery
How many truck crashes happen in Montgomery?
Since 2015, 4,045 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (2,654 injured, 99 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery?
The worst month is July: 9.1% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Montgomery?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 70 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Montgomery compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 46.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Montgomery?
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.