ZIP 77316 (Montgomery, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77316: 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 has lower values than Texas for 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).
What stands out in Montgomery County: 1 in 56 crashes involve a garbage truck (70 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 4,045 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montgomery County since 2015: 2,654 people were injured and 99 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77316 since 2015: Fm 2854 (3), SR-105 (3), Fm 149 (2), CR-FISH Creek Thoroughfare (1) and CR-HONEA Egypt Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
70 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Their busiest month is September, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 7.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77316 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| Fm 2854 | 3 |
| SR-105 | 3 |
| Fm 149 | 2 |
| CR-FISH Creek Thoroughfare | 1 |
| CR-HONEA Egypt Rd | 1 |
| CR-HONEA Egypt Road | 1 |
| Fm 1097 | 1 |
| Fm 1488 | 1 |
| Fm 2978 | 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 77316 at a glance
| Population | 34,694 |
| Density | 104 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $124,055 |
| Median home value | $433,542 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 77316
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77316?
Montgomery County has had 4,045 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,654 people and killing 99.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77316?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in July, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77316?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 70 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77316 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Montgomery County records 46.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77316?
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.