ZIP 77430 (Damon, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77430: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Brazoria 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Brazoria County compares with Texas
Brazoria County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brazoria County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brazoria County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 92% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Brazoria County sits below Texas 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).
What stands out in Brazoria County: 1 in 43 crashes involve a garbage truck (35 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,537 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brazoria County since 2015: 964 people were injured and 49 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-36 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77430 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Fm 1462 (2), Fm 1301 (1) and SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
35 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (20%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77430 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brazoria County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.1% 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
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 Brazoria County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 3 |
| Fm 1462 | 2 |
| Fm 1301 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brazoria County) |
|---|---|
| Broadway St | 29 |
| Main St | 24 |
| Fm 1462 | 15 |
| Sh 288 | 14 |
| Fm 523 | 13 |
| N Sh 35 | 13 |
| Sh 35 | 12 |
| Pearland Pkwy | 10 |
ZIP 77430 at a glance
| Population | 1,664 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,364 |
| Median home value | $314,281 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brazoria 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 | 97 | — | 4.4 |
| 2000s | 93 | -4% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 106 | +14% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 142 | +34% | 6.2 |
In the 1990s about 97 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 142. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77430
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77430?
Since 2015, 1,537 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brazoria County (964 injured, 49 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77430?
Since 2015, SR-36 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77430: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77430?
Truck crashes in Brazoria County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77430?
Garbage trucks were involved in 35 reported crashes in Brazoria County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 77430 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 32.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Brazoria County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77430?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.