ZIP 77304 (Conroe, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77304: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
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 |
Montgomery County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 77304 at a glance: 1.8× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77304 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (4.0 vs 2.2).
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 4,045 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,654 people injured and 99 killed.
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77304 is I-45, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-105 (5), Fm 3083 (4) and Fm 2854 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 70 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.2 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77304 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.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- 24.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 6 |
| SR-105 | 5 |
| Fm 3083 | 4 |
| Fm 2854 | 3 |
| SR-336 | 3 |
| Fm 1314 | 2 |
| CR-FISH Creek Thoroughfare | 1 |
| CR-HONEA Egypt Rd | 1 |
| CR-HONEA Egypt Road | 1 |
| CR-ROGERS Rd | 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 |
ZIP 77304 at a glance
| Population | 44,225 |
| Density | 426 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,425 |
| Median home value | $347,997 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 156 to 363. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.8 a year in 2016–19, 10.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77304
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77304?
4,045 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 99 deaths and 2,654 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77304?
I-45 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77304 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77304?
July has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77304?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 70 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77304 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 46.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77304?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.