ZIP 77380 (Spring, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77380: 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Montgomery County at a glance: 1 in 56 crashes involve a garbage truck (70 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,045 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 2,654 people and killed 99.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
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%).
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). It is followed by Fm 1314 (5), Fm 1960 (4) and CR-LOUETTA Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 70 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (16%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.2 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77380 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-45 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 24.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 13 |
| Fm 1314 | 5 |
| Fm 1960 | 4 |
| CR-LOUETTA Rd | 2 |
| Fm 2978 | 2 |
| CR-7040 Kuykendahl Rd | 1 |
| CR-ALDINE Westfield Rd | 1 |
| CR-SPRING Stuebner Rd | 1 |
| CR-WOODLANDS Pkwy | 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 77380 at a glance
| Population | 31,369 |
| Density | 974 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,562 |
| Median home value | $371,324 |
| Home ownership | 36% |
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 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 77380
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77380?
Montgomery County has had 4,045 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,654 people and killing 99.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77380?
NHTSA data shows I-45 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77380 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77380?
July has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77380?
70 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77380 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77380?
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.