ZIP 77355 (Magnolia, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77355: 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 runs above Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Montgomery County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (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.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77355 since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm 2920 (4), SR-249 (4), Fm 1488 (3), CR-BECKER Rd (2) and Fm 149 (2).
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.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.2, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77355 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| Fm 2920 | 4 |
| SR-249 | 4 |
| Fm 1488 | 3 |
| CR-BECKER Rd | 2 |
| Fm 149 | 2 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| CR-NICHOLS Sawmill Rd | 1 |
| Fm 29/Waller-Tomball Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2920/Cr-Waller Tomball Rd | 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 77355 at a glance
| Population | 32,847 |
| Density | 228 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,066 |
| Median home value | $340,571 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 156 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 363. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.8 a year in 2016–19 and 10.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77355
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77355?
Since 2015, 4,045 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (2,654 injured, 99 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77355?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in July, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77355?
70 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77355 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 46.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77355?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.