ZIP 77381 (Spring, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77381: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Montgomery County is lower 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).
What stands out in 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
July has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77381 is I-45, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Fm 1314 (4), SR-249 (4) and Fm 2978 (2).
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).
They recorded 7.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77381 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.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 12 |
| Fm 1314 | 4 |
| SR-249 | 4 |
| Fm 2978 | 2 |
| CR-HONEA Egypt Rd | 1 |
| CR-HONEA Egypt Road | 1 |
| CR-LOUETTA 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 77381 at a glance
| Population | 36,139 |
| Density | 1,101 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $143,565 |
| Median home value | $472,891 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 77381
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77381?
Since 2015, 4,045 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (2,654 injured, 99 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77381?
I-45 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77381 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77381?
The worst month is July: 9.1% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77381?
70 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77381 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 77381?
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.