ZIP 77378 (Willis, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77378: 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. Where it is higher: 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
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
Truck crashes peak in July (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (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
Within this area, I-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come Fm 1484 (2), Fm 3083 (2) and CR-ROGERS Rd (1).
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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.2 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77378 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-45 | 9 |
| Fm 1484 | 2 |
| Fm 3083 | 2 |
| CR-ROGERS Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1097 | 1 |
| Fm 1725 | 1 |
| I-45Ramp | 1 |
| Pollock Dr | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| Willis Waukegan 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 77378 at a glance
| Population | 17,629 |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,143 |
| Median home value | $175,408 |
| 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.8 a year in 2016–19, 10.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77378
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77378?
Montgomery County has had 4,045 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,654 people and killing 99.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77378?
NHTSA data shows I-45 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77378 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77378?
The worst month is July: 9.1% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77378?
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 77378 compared 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 77378?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.