ZIP 77357 (New Caney, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77357: 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 runs above Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 77357: 1.8× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 77357 (1.8 → 3.2).
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%.
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-69 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77357 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Fm 1314 (4), Fm1485 (2) and US-59 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 70 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
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 77357 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 8 |
| Fm 1314 | 4 |
| Fm1485 | 2 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| CR-3549 | 1 |
| CR-5017 | 1 |
| CR-DAW Collins Rd | 1 |
| CR-MARTIN Dr | 1 |
| Fm 1485/3083 | 1 |
| Hamblen 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 77357 at a glance
| Population | 37,592 |
| Density | 216 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,050 |
| Median home value | $221,701 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. 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 77357
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77357?
Since 2015, 4,045 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (2,654 injured, 99 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77357?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77357: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77357?
July has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77357?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 70 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77357 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 77357?
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.