ZIP 77372 (Splendora, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77372: 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 Montgomery County: 1 in 56 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.8%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 4,045 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,654 people injured and 99 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every 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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-105 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77372 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-69 (5), US-59 (3) and Fm 1314 (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.
They recorded 7.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77372 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-105 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 24.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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-105 | 8 |
| I-69 | 5 |
| US-59 | 3 |
| Fm 1314 | 2 |
| Fm1485 | 2 |
| CR-5017 | 1 |
| CR-DAW Collins Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1484 | 1 |
| Fm 1485/3083 | 1 |
| SR-105W | 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 77372 at a glance
| Population | 14,367 |
| Density | 108 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,085 |
| Median home value | $240,386 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 77372
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77372?
Since 2015, 4,045 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (2,654 injured, 99 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77372?
Since 2015, SR-105 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77372: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77372?
July has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77372?
70 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77372 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 46.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77372?
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.