ZIP 77362 (Pinehurst, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77362: 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 runs above Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Montgomery County at a glance: 1 in 56 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.8%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,045 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 2,654 people and killed 99.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77362 happened on SR-249 (4), SR-99 (4), Fm 1488 (2), Fm 149 (2) and Fm 2978 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
70 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.2, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77362 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-249 | 4 |
| SR-99 | 4 |
| Fm 1488 | 2 |
| Fm 149 | 2 |
| Fm 2978 | 2 |
| CR-HONEA Egypt Rd | 1 |
| CR-NICHOLS Sawmill Rd | 1 |
| CR-WOODLANDS Pkwy | 1 |
| Fm 29/Waller-Tomball Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2920 | 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 77362 at a glance
| Population | 8,017 |
| Density | 289 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,852 |
| Median home value | $338,105 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 156 a year in the 1990s and 363 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 77362
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77362?
4,045 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 99 deaths and 2,654 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77362?
July has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77362?
Garbage trucks were involved in 70 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77362 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 46.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77362?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.