ZIP 77407 (Richmond, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77407: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fort Bend 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
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Fort Bend County compares with Texas
Fort Bend County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fort Bend County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fort Bend County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 62% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Fort Bend County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Fort Bend County: 1 in 47 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.1%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Fort Bend County has recorded 2,711 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,533 people injured and 75 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come I-69 (9), SR-6 (7) and US-59 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 57 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (16% of them).
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77407 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Fort Bend County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 Fort Bend County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 10 |
| I-69 | 9 |
| SR-6 | 7 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| CR-MCRARY Rd | 1 |
| CR-PARK Row Dr | 1 |
| Dairy Ashford Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1093 | 1 |
| Fm 723 | 1 |
| Mu-Riverside Lodge Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fort Bend County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 6 | 36 |
| US-90A | 24 |
| Avenue I | 22 |
| Trammel Fresno Rd | 21 |
| Us 59 Hwy | 20 |
| US-59 | 20 |
| Sh 36 | 18 |
| Avenue H | 15 |
ZIP 77407 at a glance
| Population | 88,319 |
| Density | 1,706 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,913 |
| Median home value | $371,955 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fort Bend 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 | 122 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 174 | +42% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 182 | +5% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 241 | +32% | 5.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 122 to 241. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77407
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77407?
2,711 truck crashes have been reported in Fort Bend County since 2015, with 75 deaths and 1,533 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77407?
I-10 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77407 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77407?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Fort Bend County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77407?
57 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fort Bend County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77407 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fort Bend County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77407?
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.