ZIP 77306 (Conroe, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77306: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Montgomery County is lower 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).
The headline for ZIP 77306: 2.1× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 77306 (2.0 → 4.2).
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.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 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
Within this area, SR-105 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come Fm 1314 (5), Fm 3083 (4) and Fm 1484 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 70 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Their busiest month is September, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.2 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77306 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-105, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-105 | 8 |
| Fm 1314 | 5 |
| Fm 3083 | 4 |
| Fm 1484 | 3 |
| I-69 | 3 |
| CR-DAW Collins Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1485/3083 | 1 |
| Fm3083 | 1 |
| I-45 | 1 |
| SR-242 | 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 77306 at a glance
| Population | 18,086 |
| Density | 170 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,257 |
| Median home value | $180,584 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. NHTSA counts 6.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77306
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77306?
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 ZIP 77306?
NHTSA data shows SR-105 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77306 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77306?
The worst month is July: 9.1% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77306?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 70 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77306 compare 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 ZIP 77306?
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.