ZIP 77363 (Plantersville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77363: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grimes 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
8 of 503 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grimes County compares with Texas
Grimes County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grimes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grimes County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Grimes County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 77363: SR-105 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 77363.
Overview
Police reported 503 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grimes County since 2015: 325 people were injured and 34 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-105 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come Fm 1488 (1), Fm 149 (1) and Fm 1774 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77363 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-105; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Grimes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-105 | 2 |
| Fm 1488 | 1 |
| Fm 149 | 1 |
| Fm 1774 | 1 |
| SR-249 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grimes County) |
|---|---|
| State Highway 6 | 19 |
| Sh 6 | 13 |
| Sh 90 | 9 |
| Sh 105 | 7 |
| State Highway 90 | 6 |
| County Road 180 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| Sh 30 | 3 |
ZIP 77363 at a glance
| Population | 3,468 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,278 |
| Median home value | $324,711 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grimes 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 | 18 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 29 | +61% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 37 | +28% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 42 | +14% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77363
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77363?
Since 2015, 503 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grimes County (325 injured, 34 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77363?
SR-105 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77363 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77363?
Truck crashes in Grimes County peak in August, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77363?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Grimes County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77363 compared with Texas?
Grimes County records 129.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77363?
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.