ZIP 77446 (Prairie View, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77446: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Waller 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
3 of 1,097 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Waller County compares with Texas
Waller County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Waller County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Waller County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 144.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Waller County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Waller County: 1 in 345 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Waller County has recorded 1,097 truck crashes since 2015, with 604 people injured and 49 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 6.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-290 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: Fm 2920 (3), SR-6 (3) and Fm 1488 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 77446 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-290, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Waller County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-290 | 4 |
| Fm 2920 | 3 |
| SR-6 | 3 |
| Fm 1488 | 1 |
| Fm 1736 | 1 |
| Fm 1887 | 1 |
| Fm 359 | 1 |
| Fm2920 Kermier Rd | 1 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Waller County) |
|---|---|
| Pederson Rd | 18 |
| I-10 | 16 |
| W 33000 Ih10 Fwy | 11 |
| Fm 359 | 10 |
| Fm 362 | 10 |
| Ih10 Hwy | 10 |
| Sh 6 | 10 |
| US-290 | 10 |
ZIP 77446 at a glance
| Population | 5,780 |
| Density | 841 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $20,766 |
| Home ownership | 17% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Waller 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 | 40 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 42 | +4% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 56 | +35% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 113 | +101% | 4.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 113 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77446
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77446?
Since 2015, 1,097 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Waller County (604 injured, 49 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77446?
Since 2015, US-290 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77446: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77446?
Truck crashes in Waller County peak in July, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77446?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Waller County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77446 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Waller County has 144.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77446?
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.