ZIP 77382 (Spring, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77382: 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. It stands out for 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
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
The worst month is July with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-45 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77382 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-249 (4), Fm 2978 (2) and CR-FISH Creek Thoroughfare (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.
They recorded 7.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77382 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-45, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 24.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 10 |
| SR-249 | 4 |
| Fm 2978 | 2 |
| CR-FISH Creek Thoroughfare | 1 |
| CR-HONEA Egypt Rd | 1 |
| CR-HONEA Egypt Road | 1 |
| CR-SPRING Stuebner Rd | 1 |
| CR-WOODLANDS Pkwy | 1 |
| Fm 1314 | 1 |
| Fm 1488 | 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 77382 at a glance
| Population | 38,986 |
| Density | 1,254 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $162,384 |
| Median home value | $563,207 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. NHTSA counts 6.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77382
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77382?
4,045 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 99 deaths and 2,654 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77382?
NHTSA data shows I-45 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77382 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77382?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in July, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77382?
Garbage trucks were involved in 70 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 77382 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Montgomery County records 46.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77382?
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.